Square One Community Inc. Moose Jaw Report
October 2022
The mission of Square One Community Inc. Moose Jaw is to support and advocate for those who face homelessness and other social barriers. While we are looking at the long-term goal of providing a women’s shelter, we also are collaborating with local organizations to develop a warming centre for the winter of 2022-23.
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From January to June 2022, the coordinator for Square One Community Inc. was Ashley Florent, who is now on our Board. In August, Sherry Young was hired to take on the coordinator position. We welcome her and are appreciating her expertise, energy and hard work as we move forward with our fundraising and our exposure in the community. If you have any questions about Square One Community Inc. Moose Jaw, you can contact Sherry at communitysquareone@gmail.com .
Find out more about Square One Community Inc. Moose Jaw’s plans and projects on our website: www. squareonehousingmoosejaw.com. Also, follow us on Facebook: Square One Community Inc. Moose Jaw and Instagram: communitysquareone. If you have questions or suggestions, email us at communitysquareone@gmail. com.