Press Release: La Fondation Emmanuelle Gattuso makes multi-year commitment to Restorative Justice Housing Ontario
RJHO is thrilled to announce a generous donation from La Fondation Emmanuelle Gattuso.
RJHO is thrilled to announce a generous donation from La Fondation Emmanuelle Gattuso.
Learn more about our newest residence! This was possible with the help of our amazing volunteers and donors.
Our program director, Joseph Lauren, speaks about his journey.
On May 10, 2020, Joseph Lauren, our program director, and Michael Van Dusen, a board member, met with the four residents living at RJHO’s first home in south Etobicoke, Ontario. Over chocolate banana cake and a box of Tim Bits, they spoke about their experiences before and since living in the home.
In November 2016, a Restorative Justice conference took place at Trinity St. Paul’s in Toronto. In February 2020, four residents moved into RJHO’s first house. Here’s how.
“Restorative justice” defines a significant part of our organization’s name: Restorative Justice Housing Ontario. Together, the two words signify making up for harm caused by crime and working towards positive and just relationships within communities.