Episode six features a conversation with Andrea Charest, Executive Director of It Takes a Village in Listowel, Ontario. It Takes a Village is a people-oriented, money-free, shop and social initiative offering community members support with food security, access to resources, and assistance navigating systems such as court appointments, housing, and government support with a focus on being a welcoming and inclusive place to belong.
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Megan McGarry
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Ricky Mullen
Bound To Flood | Ricky Mullen (bandcamp.com)
"If it takes a village to raise a child, it takes a village to abuse them." ~ the film 'Spotlight'