The logo's above have been selected for T-shirt designs by a friend of mine who has been resident at the Native Men's Residence in Toronto for the last 9 months. The shirts which will be on sale today at the Annual Pow-Wow Event, Wells Hill Park.
Na-Me-Res provides a 63 male bed shelter to house and serve the needs of homeless individuals in Toronto. Their objective is to reduce the number of homeless and to prevent those at risk of becoming homeless, by equipping them with the tools of empowerment, self-reliance, and economic independence.
I personally have been very moved over recent months to witness the tranformation in my friend through the care and support given by this organisation. Homelessness can happen to anyone but it is not primariliy solved by getting a job ~ instead renewing self-confidence, emotional healing and a sense of community are all elements that serve as a solutions to people who have for a variety of reasons been marginalised. In unique ways the community at this residence has addressed these issues and I have been able to witness stories of change unfold online through photos shared of retreats, healing ceremonies, sweatlodges and out door pursuits. I have been very blessed to witness this & see someone who I care about from a distance recieve such much needed support & blessing. He has already created t-shirts for my kids & friends here in Ireland. I have been very touched.
There are four principle teachings that the Creator gave to us to know:
Be kind above all, to be honest in all things, to share all that we have, and if we do these things correctly, then that is where we gain our strength. .
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