She arrived to our Transitional Housing Support Program having just been released from prison. She was struggling with a drug addiction, lacking in self-confidence and believing that she would never escape the vicious cycle of poverty, homelessness and violence that had become her life. She did escape. In the year that she was with us, she began her recovery from her addiction, became gainfully employed, passed her Driver’s test, bought a reliable vehicle, enrolled in college in a non-traditional course for women (welding) and continues to thrive. We are proud of her- we are proud of our services and programs that assisted her in her success!
Safe ‘n Sound provides a vital service to our community – Grey County, Bruce County and the town of Owen Sound. Our services to folks who are currently homeless or at risk of homelessness are recognized by our community as unique and not duplicated by any other organization or service provider in our area.
We are viewed as the “HUB” for other supporting agencies working to end poverty to meet with each other and provide support to the people who attend Safe ‘n Sound. The Space is viewed as the equalizer in terms of what many “clients” perceive as a power imbalance between those seeking services and those providing services. We are a SAFE place for Participants.
We open our doors at 10:00 a.m. and men, women and children are welcome to share The Space with others in need of food, clothing, showers, laundry, foot clinic, haircuts, art program, advocacy, referrals to appropriate helping agencies. All of our services and programs are FREE!
Our work with and for folks who are marginalized and sometimes invisible in our community has championed others to engage in the struggle to support people who live in poverty and suffer the societal consequences of shame, humiliation, hunger and homelessness.
Safe ‘n Sound, with minimal financial and human resources inspires our community to support our fundraising efforts, provide the physical donations of food, clothing and volunteers to sustain our programs and further develop those services that address our Participants needs in an immediate and meaningful way.
Participating in the Bluesea Coldest Night of the Year Fundraising Event invites our friends and neighbours to join Safe ‘n Sound for a day of community consciousness-raising activities, shared camaraderie with a focus of working collectively and inclusively to end poverty, homelessness and hunger in our community and in all of those places we call home.
Leon Frisch Chair
Toll Free 1.877.743.3413 / Phone 519.603.2250
Email owensound@cnoy.org
Georgian Shores United Church
997 4th Ave E, Owen Sound
Between 6:00 and 8:00 pm a warm, light meal will be served to all walkers and volunteers.
Registration opens at 4:00 pm
All walkers must check-in at registration upon arrival
Check out the What to Bring section below.
For those who chose to pay the non-refundable registration fee, the early bird cost of $25 applies until Sunday, February 17th. After that, the fee will be $40.
Have questions?
2 km walk
5 km walk
Rest stops will be available on both routes.
All routes will be well signed.
Route marshalls, rest stop attendants, and sweep vehicle drivers will be available for support along the route.
All walkers 12 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.
Come prepared while keeping an eye on the expected weather.