John Howard Society of Niagara

Media Press Release: Executive Director Jim Wells Retirement

admin — Thu, 23 May 2013 16:18:03 +0000

John Howard Society Niagara announces the retirement of its long serving Executive Director, Jim Wells. Jim has served as Executive Director of JHS Niagara for the past 37 years. When Jim joined JHS Niagara in 1975, he embarked on what has become a tireless campaign to improve the surrounding community and the lives of its residents.

Jim helped to implement many successful programs run by the Society, such as, The Non-Residential Attendance Centre, the Niagara SNAP for Schools program, Project Turning Around, and Project REWIND. He also oversaw the delivery of numerous justice, community and bail programs and employment services. And just as the Society has grown over the years, so has its local impact. With Jim’s guidance, JHS Niagara has helped restore the Morning Star Mill, Rodman Hall Gardens, Port Dalhousie Lighthouse and the St. Catharines Rowing Club.

We wish Jim all the best in his retirement and thank him for his years of service with JHS Niagara.

Closing: Resource Area in Job Gym St. Catharines

admin — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 04:46:13 +0000

Please be advised that the Job Gym Resource Area in St. Catharines will be closing on April 30, 2013.

We will still be providing Smart Serve, WHMIS and various other training courses and certifications by appointment. Please contact us at 905-682-8372.
Following April 30, 2013, if you require your resume, please go to the front desk on the lower level.

Our 2 other locations will remain open for full service:

Welland Job Gym
225 East Main Street
Welland, Ontario, L3B 3W7
Phone: (905) 732-7655
Fax: (905) 732-2912

Fort Erie Job Gym
469 Central Ave.
Fort Erie, Ontario, L2A 3T8
Phone: (905) 871-3932
Fax: (905) 871-9265

New Restrictions Cause Pardon Applications to Plummet

admin — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 18:25:18 +0000

40% fewer offenders filed for pardons compared with 2009-2010.

Click here to read this January 2013 article

Program Empowers Families

admin — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 20:30:27 +0000

Everyone knows that children do not come with an instruction manual. And if you have kids, have been around kids or ever was a kid — you can appreciate that parenting is hard work and not always easy.

Click here to read this December 2012 article

Fort Erie Speedway Gets Green Light

admin — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 13:26:17 +0000

The Ontario Municipal Board gave the green light Monday to a proposal to build a $150-million, 65,000-seat auto racing facility in this Niagara border town.

Click here to read this November 2012 article

Police plan for Crime Prevention Week

admin — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 13:22:53 +0000

Crime Prevention Week is from Nov. 7-13.

Click here to read this November 2012 article

Fort Erie: The Road Ahead

admin — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 16:50:38 +0000

Fort Erie has been dealt many blows this year.

Click here to read this October 2012 article

Pulling Together to Fight Bullying

admin — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 16:42:37 +0000

The John Howard Society of Niagara’s Project REWIND is helping the fight against bullying.

Click here to read this October 2012 article

How Adults Can Stem the Tide of Bullying

admin — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 12:24:44 +0000

As we observe National Bullying Awareness Month this October, and we ask our children and our schools to prevent bullying, we ought to take a hard look at ourselves too.

Click here to read this October 2012 article

St. Catharines and Welland Job Seekers Can Take Aim at Target

admin — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 12:57:47 +0000

Are you looking to make your mark in retail?

Hiring has begun for Target’s first Canadian stores, which are scheduled to open in March and April 2013.

Click here to read this October 2012 article