Not an accident, not a problem. Homelessness is a Political Agenda: October 2008

Wednesday, October 15, 2008

Check out my new wesite about poverty, homelessness & addiction

I don't have any idea why Blogspot has messed with their system, but they have made it impossible to post a decent looking notice, so I created an all new site using SynthaSite. It's a far superior format and I'm sure you'll like the layout and presentation much better. Be sure to bookmark the new url http://downbutnotout.synthasite.com/

Ronzig's Graffiti Wall

You can add your favorite quote or witticism to the all new graffiti wall. If you can identify the author, please tell me so I can give credit where credit is due. If you don't know who the author is I will credit "Unknown" If your are the author, you can choose to have your name credited or I will post it as anonymous.

email your submission to: ronzigs.gallery@gmail.com

I'm going to live till I die, and I hope to God I die when I stop living...Ronzig

Face the worst. Don't blink...seen on tv

I try to be as good as I pretend to be...Ronzig

I'll see you in the sky when we can both fly...Chrystal

Beware the bottom feeders, but more so, beware the bottom liners...Ronzig

If you don't like what you're doing, don't do it...Ronzig

Why do I laugh?
Because the alternative is to cry... Ronzig

Speaking References

To Whom It May Concern:

RE: Ron Craven

Please be informed that I am personally acquainted with Mr. Ron Craven. I have seen his art work and found it most impressive. I have also requested him to speak to our volunteer ministry team, and he has done this with good result. Ron speaks clearly and directly. He speaks specifically to the point of homelessness, poverty, and addiction. His own personal experiences validate what he has to say. He speaks with authority, keen insight, passion and strategic information. He is lively, expressive and passionate in his delivery. I highly recommend him for speaking engagements.

Doug Wiebe

Pastor of International Ministries

Toronto Alliance Church

602 Queen Street West, 2nd. Floor

Toronto, ON , M6J 1E3

416.703.8211 Office

416.703.2508 Fax

www.TorontoAllianceChurch.ca

Tuesday, April 01, 2008

To Whom It May Concern:

I am delighted to give Mr. Ron Craven a reference for speaking at public events. Mr. Craven came to our Annual General Meeting for Eden Community Homes and gave a very heartfelt well received speech.

This was a special Annual General Meeting as we were also celebrating the opening of our Art Studio for adults who have mental health problems.

Mr. Craven shared his own personal experience and talked about the importance of art in helping people overcome adverse experiences. Mr. Craven is a talented photographer and has many shows in Toronto documenting the plight of homeless people and also cityscapes.

Mr. Craven is very well organized and did everything in a timely fashion including sending me a copy of his speech.

We had a wide variety of people at our meeting and Mr. Craven was able to connect with the audience in a meaningful way. Mr. Craven speaks from the heart and is a strong advocate of people who are homeless in Toronto. He also is able to convey a strong sense of hope to his audience.

If you have any questions further to this letter please contact me at 416-977-3655.

Sincerely,

Margaret Lynch

Executive Director

Eden Community Homes

Down, But Not Out

Wednesday, October 15, 2008

Check out my new wesite about poverty, homelessness & addiction

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