Tony D’Amato Stortz @AntonioStortz
Founder @ BetterStreet Author of 'A Home of Their Own' Working to end homelessness betterstreet.ca Toronto, Ontario Joined June 2017-
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In the last days before cold weather, in a crisis of unsheltered homelessness, and in an opioid epidemic… this is the priority?
In the last days before cold weather, in a crisis of unsheltered homelessness, and in an opioid epidemic… this is the priority?
“HATS has the funding, resources, and community partners in place. They are now working to find a site” - so grateful to @shaw_sandy for this shoutout in the Legislature. The momentum is building!
“HATS has the funding, resources, and community partners in place. They are now working to find a site” - so grateful to @shaw_sandy for this shoutout in the Legislature. The momentum is building!
So proud of HATS for the incredible work they’ve done to bring tiny shelters to Hamilton. Next up: securing a site…
So proud of HATS for the incredible work they’ve done to bring tiny shelters to Hamilton. Next up: securing a site…
Help! Looking for a good freelance social media manager for BetterStreet. Any recommendations would be hugely appreciated 💙🤍
In case anyone’s wondering what a failure of our collective humanity looks like, it’s this. A sad day for Vancouver.
In case anyone’s wondering what a failure of our collective humanity looks like, it’s this. A sad day for Vancouver.
Here's audio of @VANDUpeople's Ballantine saying only 2 shelter spaces available in Vancouver @MikeSmythNews @KenSimCity claims he doesn't know how many "Shouldn't you know how many spaces are available before you move people out?" Mike He should. Negligence #Vanpoli #DTES
Here's audio of @VANDUpeople's Ballantine saying only 2 shelter spaces available in Vancouver @MikeSmythNews @KenSimCity claims he doesn't know how many "Shouldn't you know how many spaces are available before you move people out?" Mike He should. Negligence #Vanpoli #DTES
💥 BREAKING: @VancouverPD have descended upon East Hastings Street to enclose the community and begin decampment. Police vans are blocking the street from Main to Columbia. Approximately 50 constables on the ground.
“Khaleel is one person, he cannot warm up the whole universe” Amazing trailer for @TinySheltersDoc that’s premiering at @HotDocs. Please watch, please share. It’s amazing. Every day I’m honoured to do this work - until every person has the housing they need ✊
“Khaleel is one person, he cannot warm up the whole universe” Amazing trailer for @TinySheltersDoc that’s premiering at @HotDocs. Please watch, please share. It’s amazing. Every day I’m honoured to do this work - until every person has the housing they need ✊
Beautiful to see how a few dozen cabins, some surplus land, and the unconditional love of a community can create something so filled with hope. Thanks to @mr_lois_lane & @TheAgenda for showing what an incredible project Tiny Homes can be. tvo.org/article/a-plac…
Another way we’ve made it illegal to exist for people who are unsheltered. If you can’t afford your rent, you become a safety concern when trying to get somewhere. Lovely.
Another way we’ve made it illegal to exist for people who are unsheltered. If you can’t afford your rent, you become a safety concern when trying to get somewhere. Lovely.
Thanks @OntHumanRights for reminding our gov’t that rights and humanity don’t disappear when you can no longer afford rent. People in tents are still people!
Thanks @OntHumanRights for reminding our gov’t that rights and humanity don’t disappear when you can no longer afford rent. People in tents are still people!
“Politicians are still grappling with the concept that drug users deserve to be treated like people”. People who use drugs ARE people, and deserve dignity respect and care. Beautiful article.
“Politicians are still grappling with the concept that drug users deserve to be treated like people”. People who use drugs ARE people, and deserve dignity respect and care. Beautiful article.
Another public testimonial to the success of Tiny Homes! @O_L_Solutions and the work done in the @cityofkingston is an inspiration to cities across Canada - Right on!!
Another public testimonial to the success of Tiny Homes! @O_L_Solutions and the work done in the @cityofkingston is an inspiration to cities across Canada - Right on!!
Great article from @DesmondRecord - Kitchener Mayor @berryonline calls annual funding for A Better Tent City a 'No Brainer' & @RegionWaterloo staff say a second tiny home community for the homeless is on the table! HUGE progress
Great article from @DesmondRecord - Kitchener Mayor @berryonline calls annual funding for A Better Tent City a 'No Brainer' & @RegionWaterloo staff say a second tiny home community for the homeless is on the table! HUGE progress
Friday at A Better Tent City. It takes a village. 02/04/2023
Thanks @storeyspub for publishing this profile of BetterStreet on this freezing day. We have to build real options for our neighbours in tents! storeys.com/could-tiny-hom…
With a polar vortex sweeping over Ontario, conversations surrounding homelessness have sparked fresh urgency. @AntonioStortz | #realestate #realestatenews #homelessness #housing #tinyhomes storeys.com/could-tiny-hom…
This crisis exists across the province (& country). Hopeful that this decision leads to building diverse, accessible housing options that prioritize the needs of the people in tents. We can do better!
This crisis exists across the province (& country). Hopeful that this decision leads to building diverse, accessible housing options that prioritize the needs of the people in tents. We can do better!
Huge decision coming out of Waterloo Region on encampments. Now is the time to invest in real options for our neighbours in tents.
Huge decision coming out of Waterloo Region on encampments. Now is the time to invest in real options for our neighbours in tents.
UPDATED: Judge says region can’t evict tent city residents, for now therecord.com/news/waterloo-… via @WR_Record
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Tonight was bonkers! At 8pm SSHA staff stated there was nowhere for ppl outside 129 Peter to go. But by 11pm a TTC bus had been dispatched to keep folks warm and bring them to shelters across the city, where board rooms and other extra spaces have been opened to accomodate. 1/2
They are inside! Thanks to many ppl who donated warm gear, @CP24 @CBCNews for amplifying, @MayorOliviaChow, @JoshMatlow, Gord Tanner, city staff for staying late into night to get people out of the cold. We were told no, then yes. Let's keep saying yes!! @cafreeland can you help?
Oh no! -1 tonight & 100+ refugees w/o winter gear on streets. 🙏 Deliver sleeping bags/blankets/coats/scarves/gloves @ 129 Peter St between 8-9 PM tonight. We will deliver them to folks. We asked City to open warning centres. They said no! Will update if that changes.
@JoeyColeman I'm truly confused why allowing even one of the numerous appropriate and HATS-suggested sites has been repeatedly stymied by City Hall. How can we act to ensure citizens & neighbours are not left without shelter from the elements this winter?
You gotta be kidding me right ? We have 1800 unhoused folks, we serve over 150+ meals nightly, medical clinic as well as basic needs, service navigation oh and btw not funded by City and this is what by-law is worried about ?
But a few of the amazing voices and ppl fighting for #SafeSupply and speaking out on the #drugpoisoningcrisis at this evenings Overdose Awareness Day event in Willow Park. Thanks to all who shared their experiences and all who give their time, ♡s & efforts in this struggle.
Until this barbarism ends, there will never be peace or justice in this world.
This “downed” pig was left to suffer and die in her own waste. A Mercy For Animals undercover investigator witnessed her final moments, showing the pig kindness for what was likely the first—and last—time in her life. Stand up for pigs by visiting MercyForAnimals.org/HEV
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I think it's important to be very clear about an assertion in this letter that suggests "city planners" weren't being transparent in their professional work. City Council owns this decision and City staff did exactly what they were asked to do. #HamOnt @cityofhamilton
LiUNA writes Mayor @AndreaHorwath & Council with concerns regarding the planned HATS site at James and Strachan. LiUNA builds (and its pension fund operates) affordable housing and rentals. "We are left dismayed as to the lack of transparency, lack of consultation ..." #HamOnt
@Mathgarden I do understand that and I’m not deluded. Please be civil.
“We are physically imposing death and suffering on people by not providing housing as a human right” @drandrewb youtu.be/2p8pKUXFzJ0 via @YouTube
earlier, the CP24 reporter said it was a surprise that Scarborough was so strongly in favour of Olivia Chow. white lady has no idea how the aunties and uncles in Asiancourt can show up.
A hard working, progressive woman mayor who isn't afraid of Ford. Can't wait to see what she can achieve.
Congratulations to the next Mayor of Toronto, @oliviachow. I wish you all the best in the years ahead. The time is now to come together as a city to solve our biggest challenges. To @marksaunders_TO @MitzieHunter @BradMBradford @anthonyfurey @oliviachow @JoshMatlow…
UGH. Instead of helping 1,600 homeless people, Mayor Horwath & Council: 1. Spend a year challenging group trying to build tiny cabins 2. Delay encampment decision 3. Create a BS "advocate registry" 4. Spend $ on fear-mongering ads 5. Run harmful ✅ ❌ vent sessions #HamOnt
Join me on Saturday for a screening of the award-winning @TinySheltersDoc, which tells the story of Khaleel Seivwright, tiny shelters, and #encampments. I'm also honoured to be participating in a panel with Khaleel, @Fudbar and @DesmondCole post-screening: hotdocs.ca/whats-on/films…
Tuesday evenings fundraiser event was an absolute success on so many fronts - The collective feedback from those that attended has been one of feeling elevated and empowered by the energy, unity, respectful dialogue, teamwork, and compassion shared throughout the evening. 🙏
The proposed bylaw in Barrie seeks to prevent anyone from providing basic necessities like food and water or any help to people surviving homelessness. It is inhumane public policy. Barrie City Council needs to reject this anti-health amendment and put people/housing first.
This is pure evil. Toronto did this way back when @iamdavidmiller was mayor and it forced frontline workers & agencies (who got city funding) to go underground - sneaking sleeping bags out the back door etc. Toronto's ruling eventually fell apart but not after harm.
Welp. They're doing it. #Barrie City Council are set to pass a bylaw this Wednesday night that criminalizes providing survival items to unhoused people on public property, with zero public engagement. It's undemocratic and it's mean. This is not how we take care of each other.
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