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Oakville Beaver | Thursday, September 7, 2023 | 14 insidehalton.com FOOD PRIVACY? CARE Whether you're asking about the care, the food, or how you spend every day, we know you've got questions about moving to senior living. You should. It’s a big decision. Come in and ask us anything. Book a tour today. Call Jade and Neda at 905-842-8167 AMICA BRONTE HARBOUR 160 BRONTE RD = AMICA.CA/BRONTEHARBOUR IBNEWS MADD HALTON SEEKING YOUTH COUNCIL MEMBERS The Halton chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) has launched its first youth council and is now taking applications. MADD Halton Youth Council (MHYC) will meet every month to discuss var- ious aspect f impaired learn and question the sig- nificant impact they make, according to the group. will op- portnnities for ae bers to host and get funding for events and projects in part- nership with MADD Hal- ton. MHYC members have to attend monthly table topic eetings (roughly 15 hours) for the duration of fe mber June. Members can expect to volunteer for 15 to 30 hours throughout the year. Those interested to ap- ply and become members are required to be between the ages of 14 and 21 at the time ofapplication, with no charges or convictions re- lating to impaired driving- . Students of the Halton District School Board or Halton Gatholic | D pit School Board Members will get refer- Metroland file photo Halton’s chapter of Mothers Against Drunk ik Driving is seeking youth for the MADD Halton Youth Couns ence letters, volunteer hours and rewards —along with various networking opportunities. Volunteer roles with MADD Halton might be available after completion. Applications are being accepted until Sept. 25. hy apply, fomelete the onlil ps:// forms gle/ rG7cmYo6VmFuexFeA. AGENCIES FACING LACK OF FUNDING, VOLUNTEERS: STUDY Continued from page 6 doubled in size of partici- pants. We are down to 30 families right now and al- though we have the labour power to increase our in- take, we do not have the funding to be able to subsi- dize the participants' rent in this insanely inflated market" HSH receives block funding from Halton re- gion, but COVID funding was a one-time only chunk of money. "I don't know how we as an organization that relies solely on grants and fund- raising will be able to miti- gate this housing crisis. I don't know how to bring in new participants if they won't be ane fo secure housing," said Over at SAVIS. of Halton (Sexual Assault & Violence Intervention Services), the story is snr gone, but num- hae “of those seeking sup- port and safety from do- mestic violence have in- reased, seemingly exacer- bated by the COVID-induced isolation. ling; that pens is fie never really ful- ly enough to provide the services we want to pro- vide. We have a waiting list of three months," said Syl- via Samsa, SAVIS execu- tive director. Inflation, a shortage of full-time jobs with bene- fits, stagnating wages anda shortage of affordable housing for people with en- try level jobs are placing undue strain on families, said Douglas. “What struck me was that it is agencies who are members of or are associat- ed with awe Adora et re called articular those poring "food for women fleeing violence) and yet these are the ones whose funding is always so ia Ti salt Agrell, AWH former chair. We now know service jobs are essential to society and deserve to be paid ac- cordingly, maintains ie AWH.