Every where you go, you can spot those who are suffering. Whether you're on your way to work or walking downtown to purchase some lunch, you come across someone less fortunate. It's easy to give up some spare change and continue going about your day. Or perhaps you're quick to judge, even if it's just thought inside your head. Well I'm here to explain what can really help.
Although it's easy to think negatively about the homeless and believe they are in that situation due to self inflicted mishaps, it's often deeper than that. Although addiction is an issue, that doesn't represent the whole percentage of homelessness. It could be a runaway child, a person who experienced a death of a sole provider or even a disability resulting in lack of job opportunities. Often are confused as to where to pick up the pieces and regain control. Well I'm looking to make a difference within our community for those who are experiencing difficulty.
I admit there are many resources for those in need of help. What I am wanting to do is create Care Packs that will have personal hygiene products inside (travel size), letters with community help agencies and resources inside, as well as motivational letters and quotes. I am not requesting money of any kind and encourage you to not give change to the homeless as well. Instead, donate it to the mission or purchase them a small meal. If you would like to help you can email, HelpHomelessWindsor@outlook.com. Items can be anything you see appropriate but not limited to, toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, helpful agencies, etc. Also, if you have any warmer weathered clothing that you'd like to donate. All is welcomed and appreciated. Everyone has the potential at a happy and prosperous life. Some may just be stuck or unsure of how to do so. Let's come together and give assistance. Thank you.

Something exciting is coming to Windsor and Essex County!
Several service providers are planning a one day conference open to all dads--Celebrating your important role as Father
No cost to attend!
Choose one of two locations: city (F.J. Brennan Secondary School)
or county (Cardinal Carter Secondary School, Leamington)!
Workshops, Q & A, lunch, snacks, door prizes
Saturday June 14th, 2014
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
To register call 211 or 519-258-0247
Registration opens May 12, 2014
For more information call
Connections Early Years Family Centre @ 519-252-9696

Link: www.dadsmatter.ca

I was driving on huron church a little fast to avoid the red lights and i got pulled over by a windsor police officer for speeding. The officer gave me a warning. Thank you sir, you made my day. From a truck driver who didnt want to lose any points on his drivers license!!

My best friends vehicle was parked on Gladstone Avenue (near Wyandotte) near his apartment tonight when a black or dark blue Dodge Caravan (the newer style) backed into his vehicle. This happened at approximately 12:20 am. The driver hit the parked car so hard that it was pushed up onto the curb and popped the tire. The driver took off. So if anyone sees a newer version Dodge Caravan that would have damage to the back bumper or even possibly the tail light please contact the Windsor Police with the license plate number. If you saw the accident or live in the area and know who this might be, please contact the police. We think the person may have been visiting with someone in the area as the van was parked on the road for awhile this evening. My friends vehicle is silver, so there may even be some paint transfer onto the van. The damage to the vehicle was pretty extensive and it is unfair to leave my friend stuck with the bill! Any information will be greatly appreciated.

Thank you!

I want to send a shout to the Ouellette Wendy's workers Hope, Justin and Sam. You guys are wonderful. I come in every now and then in the evening, and there you are smiling and helping me and those ladies that sit in the corner.

Justin, you are a lovely young man and I am always happy to see you working and being patient when I order really slowly. You've never shown impatience and you help me chose my orders when I don't know what to eat. You make sure I have everything before I leave and when I go through drive through you smile and ask how I am, it's a small gesture, but I live alone and usually those small gestures are all I get through the day.

Sam, I have only been served by you twice, but you've been great. Thank you for ensuring I have fresh coffee and that I get a refill when I need it (even before I ask, you have one ready). You are always smiling and seem genuine in wanting to serve me and care about what I have to say when I talk to you about mundane home-life. I think you are a lovely person and that your personality shines through amazingly in the smile of yours.

Hope, you are beautiful and helpful and have a lovely people-person personality. You've always ensured that every order I make is repeated and done exactly as I ask. I always enjoy getting food that you make and usually check for you in the back with your red lipstick, you wear it well and it looks wonderful on you, please never stop wearing it! It's become my identifier of you!

I hope you are all well, I will be coming back every time you guys are working. I wish I had money to give you all tips, or maybe a winning lotto ticket. Thank you for being caring, lovely and patient with you. I think you all deserve a raise! You three are the reason I keep coming back!!

With all the comments I have made as to how impressed I was as an ex-citizen of the City of Windsor, I just wanted to say that I am currently visiting Windsor at the moment. I just wanted to say that I am very happy with my visit.

On Monday, I went to the casino to have something to eat at the buffet and I wanted to thank the staff and the casino guards for taking the time to talk to me when I went to the casino. Also, I wanted to thank the pharmacy staff at Shoppers Drug Mart for allowing me to refill my Ventolin Inhaler prescription even though my refills were over three years old. I also wanted to tell the two girls that held the door for me at Lifestyle Family Fitness that I really appreciated you holding the door as well for me and also I wanted to tell Corey that I really enjoyed your Cardio Dance Fusion class at the gym.

I also wanted to thank Jenn and Shannon and the Quality Suites employees for making my stay very memorable while I was in Windsor. Furthermore, I wanted to tell Jenn that I really appreciate the fact that I appreciate the umbrella that you allowed me to borrow when I went out to the MediaPlex.

I also wanted to say "thank you" to my former Tourism and Travel teacher Debbie for her hard work and dedication to St. Clair College in going above the "extra mile" for the students.

Last but not least, I wanted to thank Dr. Hammond and her staff for allowing me to come in for my doctors appointment today which I had to cancel at the last minute without a missed appointment charge. Also, I wanted to thank all the bus drivers for being nice to me and for talking to me while I was heading to my destinations.

The very last thank you I wanted to say was to Kim at Pizza Hut on Dougall Avenue for accommodating me in ensuring that the kitchen staff had some cheese pizza available for me at the buffet and also for remembering my order for water even though I have not been there for over a year. Thanks again! :)

I have to say, Windsor has some awesome people and I had a wonderful trip. It will be sad for me to leave tomorrow.

From the guy that really believes that Windsor has some of the best people in Southern Ontario. :)

(helping a friend find her lost pet. 2 toddlers miss him terribly!)
My male shitzu has got out of my back yard April 24th and still has not returned or showed at the Humane Society if any one know or seen him please call me at 226-345-5195 he is light brown with black on face his name is koojo

Just before it started to rain tonight I was riding my bike on riverside drive to the peace fountain, by the time i got there it was raining and i was caught in the storm. So i started to head back home. I was riding on the side walk because it was dark and raining, I didn't want to get hit by a car. I stopped at a red light on an intersection, waited until it turned green then also waited for the cars that had their turn signals on the turn before i even came off the side walk on the road. There was a red charger or cameo (idk cars very well) that was stopped with no turn signal on, as i got close to the other side of the street he started slowly turning, that's when i noticed he had his cell phone to his ear, I figured he was just setting up for a turn once i passed, but i was wrong. He quickly speed up once i was in front of his car then slammed on the breaks making me have to speed up and ride my bike into a bush. I am not impressed at all.