National Housing Day

Nov 21, 2022 | General

Today is the National Housing Day. Canada declared homelessness a national disaster in 1998. After two years, November 22 was declared National Housing Day. We also use the day to appreciate the efforts of the government and other concerned organizations in...

Update on Our PC Optimum Cards

Nov 7, 2022 | General

IMPORTANT UPDATE: After experiencing a technical difficulty out of our control, our PC Optimum Cards are BACK! Our old white cards no longer work. Pick up a brand new PURPLE card at As Good As New in Carleton Place, Red Brick Emporium in Perth, Mill Street Books in...

LCIHCS Fall/Winter 2022 Newsletter

Nov 3, 2022 | General

Read our Fall/Winter 2022 Newsletter

Introducing LCIHCS’ Perseverance Pantry

Oct 4, 2022 | General, Our Stories

We are so excited to introduce one of the newer LCIHCS programs: The Perseverance Pantry!   Introduced in February to tackle food insecurity and the cost of living, The Perseverance Pantry provides women and children with food and hygiene items as they recover from...

World Contraception Day: Where Does Canada Stand?

Sep 26, 2022 | Advocacy, General, Public Education

Today, September 26th, is World Contraception Day. Today is a global campaign to educate people on choices they are entitled to make about their reproductive health. The lack of access and education about contraception, as well as the stigma associated with it, is...

Going Back to School Safely

Aug 24, 2022 | General, Public Education

Going back to school is stressful, especially when it’s your first time going to university or college. It’s so easy to get swept up in the excitement of a new school and experience, but the university setting also makes it easy to be lulled into a false sense of...