Adopt a Family
Give warmth this season by supporting local families with holiday essentials. Donate gifts, food, or funds and make a meaningful impact.
The John Howard Society receives the NC Dementia Experience
Niagara College's Dementia Experience uses specialized equipment to simulate the physical and sensory effects of aging with dementia, helping participants understand the challenges faced by individuals with cognitive delays. The John Howard Society and members of the Niagara Regional Police Service are among the organizations that have participated in the simulation.
Town Hall: Youth & The COVID-19 Vaccine
Niagara Region Public Health is hosting two virtual Q&As with Dr. Hirji as an opportunity for parents and guardians to ask any questions they have around COVID-19 vaccines.
A new interactive report wants you to look at mental health and the justice system differently
A new interactive report wants you to look at mental health and the justice system differently 'We have a responsibility to serve these people because they deserve better from us' The John Howard Society of Ontario has released a new report, it's calling Broken Record: The Continued Criminalization of Mental Health Issues. The report, launched on
Records Suspension Information Session
We offer an hour long information session reviewing the cost, eligibility, and the frequently asked questions of going through the application process, as well as the measurable benefits of receiving a record suspension.
Retirement of Susan Beauvais
The John Howard Society of Niagara would like to acknowledge the much-deserved retirement of Susan Beauvais.
The Post-Pandemic Future
We will drastically reduce the number of people in Ontario jails - and prevent more crimes in the process. By Paula Osmok, Executive Director of the John Howard Society of Ontario.
COVID-19: Message to the Community
In order to keep our clients and our staff safe and healthy during the COVID-19 pandemic, the John Howard Society of Niagara will be restricting client access to our buildings. We will lock our doors to the public and we will no longer offer in-person counselling to clients unless there are extraordinary circumstances. Clients needing
70 Years of Success!
The John Howard Society of Niagara celebrated 70 Years of Success at this year's Annual General Meeting.
“Adopt-A-Family” program
Each Christmas the John Howard Society of Niagara participates an “Adopt-A-Family” program. The families who we feel are most in need are selected from the ‘Strengthening Families for the Future program’. The parent is asked if they would like to participate. When they agree they supply us with sizes of the children as well as