Compassion Lost?

Father Roberto Ubertino shows an example of the garbage the mission's meal program generates. City budget cuts have hit the mission hard. Photo by Omar Mosleh.

St. John the Compassionate Mission hasn’t been receiving much compassion lately. First, the charitable organization learned a new garbage collection fee for non-profit organizations would threaten their 25-year-old free meal program because they will have to pay thousands of dollars to haul away its waste. “I have to pay to dispose of … [Read more...]

Feed The People Or Pay For Garbage

Father Roberto Ubertino, executive director of the St. John the Compassionate Mission says his centre is facing a $30,000 garbage bill from the city, which could spell the end of its meal program that feeds the needy from across Toronto. Photos by Omar Mosleh.

After 25 years of serving meals to those in need, St. John the Compassionate Mission’s meal program could be forced to close as a result of a new garbage collection fee the city plans to levy on non-profit organizations. The new policy, adopted by city council on Nov. 29, will result in all non-residential tenants including retirement homes, … [Read more...]