The First Unitarian Church of Hamilton
A Liberal Spiritual Community Since 1889
There was a fair degree of agreement on how City Hall should tackle the issue of affordable housing when mayoral candidates Bob Bratina, Andrea Horwath and Keanin Loomis took part in a debate organized by Hamilton is Home last week. All three agreed we need inclusionary zoning along the LRT route. Only Bratina suggested a … Read more
We asked Eva Rothwell volunteers to send in stories about their experiences at Eva Rothwell and received this story from Nancy Kumpf. Thank you Nancy! Empowerment Squared is the organization in Hamilton that assists and supports newcomer families to give them the tools and opportunities to thrive and contribute to society. My friend Joana, who … Read more
Our housing partner, Sacajawea Non-Profit Housing, has one fundraiser a year, an annual penny sale. It’s a great chance to support a great organization and score some cool stuff too. They gather great items for you to bid on. It’s Thursday evening, October 20, doors open at 6 and the raffle starts at 7 p.m. … Read more
If you put together the platforms of the main candidates for mayor, and added an anti-renoviction bylaw, you would start to have a basis for a city housing plan. Here are highlights and links to the full platforms of the main candidates, in alphabetical order: Bob Bratina: Include a zone along the LRT corridor where … Read more
October started off well at Eva Rothwell with all four shifts operating for the first time since COVID hit in March 2020: Tues. and Thurs. am (10-12) and pm (3-5). Volunteers, food, and clothing are always welcome. Non-perishable food and clothing can be dropped off at Eva Rothwell on Wentworth St. N, in our church … Read more