KINGSTON, ON (August 31, 2016) – Former homeless youth turned CEO (Mindware Design, 2003), Joe Roberts is pushing a shopping cart across Canada to highlight the issue of homelessness.
The Push for Change is a Cross Canada trek with Joe Roberts pushing a shopping cart (symbol of chronic homelessness) 24 km per day to raise awareness and funds for youth homelessness prevention. The event started on the east coast in St. John’s, Newfoundland on May 1, 2016, and will conclude on the west coast in Vancouver, British Columbia on September 30, 2017. Joe Roberts will be pushing his cart into Kingston and participating in community events on October 6th and 7th, 2016.
Sponsored by Cushman & Wakefield Kingston and coordinated by United Way, there will be numerous events over his two day stay in Kingston to highlight the need to end youth homelessness within Kingston and area.
During his two day stay, Joe will engage with local youth and share his personal story, speak at a community luncheon, and take a tour of community agencies that serve homeless youth.
Joe Roberts is available to media requests in advance of his arrival to Kingston. Contact Nicole Button, Public Relations Specialist at 709-771-4719, Nicole@thepushforchange.com to make arrangements.
Media are invited to join the events. For more information on the events in Kingston visit www.unitedwaykfla.ca and for information on the campaign visit www.thepushforchange.com
Schedule of Events:
October 6, 2016: Joe’s Arrival
Walk With Joe:
Noon-1pm, Highway 15, Highway 2
- Opening event; walk with Joe and join him en route: Hwy 15, Hwy 2
- 1:00pm Arrival Ceremony: Walk will conclude at City Hall
October 7, 2016: Community Engagement Day
Youth Engagement:
10-11:30am: Regiopolis-Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School
- Open event: Speaking engagement for youth
- Mock Walk with Joe Roberts
Community Luncheon:
Noon- 1:30pm: Ambassador Hotel & Conference Centre
- Open community luncheon highlighting the local initiatives to end youth homelessness
Meeting with Frontline Agencies:
2-4:30pm
- Joe will tour local agencies that work to serve youth homelessness in KFL&A.
About United Way
United Way works with individuals, organizations and key partners to build and strengthen our community, bringing people and resources together to facilitate change. Our vision is a future where people are self-sufficient in a community, where individuals live with hope, dignity and a sense of belonging. Visit www.unitedwaykfla.ca for more information.
About Cushman & Wakefield Kingston
Cushman & Wakefield Kingston, Real Estate Brokerage, originally established in Kingston in 1993, is an independently owned and operated commercial real estate firm offering clients local expertise, market knowledge and established relationships. As an alliance member of Cushman & Wakefield, we are also able to provide our clients with an expanded range of services, expertise, connections and opportunities across North America and globally.
Cushman & Wakefield Kingston is an active leader in building our community — both through our real estate business, and as volunteers and corporate partners supporting community planning and projects. For more information on Cushman & Wakefield Kingston, please visit our website: www.cushmanwakefieldkingston.ca
-30-
Media Contact(s):
Nicole Button, Public Relations Specialist
709-771-4719, Nicole@thepushforchange.com
Bhavana Varma, President & CEO, United Way KFL&A
613-542-2674, ext. 1101, bvarma@unitedwaykfla.ca
Peter Kostagiannis, Broker of Record/President, Cushman & Wakefield Kingston
613-542-2724, peter.kostogiannis@cwkingston.com
Leave a Reply