January 16, 2017

On Thursday, January 19, Espanola students from École secondaire catholique Franco-Ouest, École Saint-Joseph and Sacred Heart School will offer a warm welcome Joe Roberts, a former homeless youth and current entrepreneur, who will be pushing a shopping cart (a symbol of chronic homelessness) through the streets of Espanola. This stop is just one of many in the Joe Roberts 9,000 kilometre, 517-day “Push for Change” trek across Canada initiative for raising awareness and funds to help end youth homelessness.

Schedule in Espanola

 11:45 a.m.     

ESC Franco-Ouest students and community welcome Joe Roberts on his arrival in Espanola.

11:55 a.m to 12:30 p.m. 

A 2-kilometre walk starting at the corner of Tudhope St. and Mead Blvd. towards the Espanola Recreation Centre.

12:30 p.m.     

Hot chocolate and doughnuts – offered Tim Horton in Espanola amd McKerrow.

12:50 to 1:45 p.m.  Espanola Recreation Centre

Joe Roberts speaks to students from École secondaire catholique Franco-Ouest and grade 7 and 8 students from École Saint-Joseph and Sacred Heart School. Also taking part will be local residents.  In his presentation to students, Joe Roberts will speak on the prevention of youth homelessness.

For more information on the Push for Change event in Espanola, please call. Mr. Daniel Dalcourt, ÉSC Franco-Ouest Principal at 705 862-7437.

The Conseil scolaire catholique du Nouvel-Ontario offers a French Catholic Educational Program that is recognized for its excellence. With some 7,000 students in 27 elementary and 10 secondary schools, the CSCNO offers a positive learning environment from early childhood to adult education.

INFORMATION:

Paul de la Riva
Interim Assistant Director of Communications and Community Development
Conseil scolaire catholique du Nouvel-Ontario
(705) 673-5626, ext. 294
(705) 677-8195 – cell phone