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Homelessness Marathon Special Edition
02 Mar, 2015 | 0:29:00 |
EN | Groundwire Production | GroundWire 2015 Homelessness Marathon

This edition of GroundWire was produced by Ophira Horwitz and Cam Willis on unceded Anishinabe and Haudensaunee territories at CFRC 101.9 FM in Kingston, Ontario. It originally aired during the 2015 Canadian Homelessness Marathon, an overnight broadcast from February 25th to 26th showcasing local stories about homelessness produced by campus and community radio stations from across the country. This year,...
... with a heart-warming surprise at the end!
02 Mar, 2015 | 0:05:20 |
EN | Groundwire Production | GroundWire 2015 Homelessness Marathon

The Homelessness Marathon began in 1998 in Geneva, New York. On February 17th, 2015, the 17th annual Homelessness Marathon took place in Sartosa, Florida. The concept moved North to Canada 13 years ago with CKUT 90.3 FM in Montréal as the host station.
radio emily-A cool magazine empowers homeless entrepreneurs.
02 Mar, 2015 | 0:03:00 |
EN | Groundwire Production | GroundWire 2015 Homelessness Marathon

Matt Stephanson interviewed Operations Manager Jessica Hannon live on the air on February 25th. http://www.radioemily.ca/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=54lg6s2rH2A
CiTR 101.9 FM-An innovative text-messaging system that gets information to homeless people quickly.
02 Mar, 2015 | 0:15:25 |
EN | Groundwire Production | GroundWire 2015 Homelessness Marathon

The Vancouver Community Network (VCN) provides free Internet as well as an innovative text-messaging system that gets information to homeless people quickly. Akira Xu interviewed Tracy Axelsson, Executive Director of VCN. This interview is available in three lengths: 9min25sec, 4min, and 2min. The full-length interview will air on the CiTR show News 101 this Friday. http://www.citr.ca/index.php/departments/news/
CJLO 1690 AM-Valentine's Day doesn't just have to be about romance and flowers!
02 Mar, 2015 | 0:02:00 |
EN | Groundwire Production | GroundWire 2015 Homelessness Marathon

DJ Rollergirl collected care packages and Valentine cards for a special event to help the homeless on Valentine’s Day. This interview by Abby of Psychic City originally aired on the February 4th edition of Champions of the Local Scene on CJLO. http://www.cjlo.com/articles/champions-local-scene-6pm-interview-w-dj-rollergirl-valentine-homeless
CKUA 94.9 FM-The Edmonton Public Library welcomes homeless people instead of turning them away.
02 Mar, 2015 | 0:15:00 |
EN | Groundwire Production | GroundWire 2015 Homelessness Marathon

The Edmonton Public Library welcomes homeless people instead of turning them away and provides them with resources and support. Kurt Fabisch interviewed library manager Richard Thornley and outreach worker Jared Tkachuk. The full interview will air on the CKUA arts & culture program Muse. http://www.ckua.com/category/segments/muse/
CIWS 102.7-A walkathon raises money for homeless people in the York region.
02 Mar, 2015 | 0:02:00 |
EN | Groundwire Production | GroundWire 2015 Homelessness Marathon

The Coldest Night of the Year is an annual walking fundraiser that raises money for the homeless in over 80 communities in Canada. Don Maitland interviewed Owen Alton, the Executive Director of Restore Canada, the organization that coordinates the event. They spoke about the incidence of homelessness in the York region and the precariousness of the working poor. http://whistleradio.ca/
CJAM 99.1 FM-A previous resident of the Windsor’s only women’s shelter tells her story.
02 Mar, 2015 | 0:02:22 |
EN | Groundwire Production | GroundWire 2015 Homelessness Marathon

http://cjam.ca/
CFBI 97.7 FM-Interview with the Cambridge Bay Community Wellness Centre Crisis Shelter.
02 Mar, 2015 | 0:03:00 |
EN | Groundwire Production | GroundWire 2015 Homelessness Marathon

Mia Tokiak interviewed coordinator Fatu Manseri about why the shelter is important to their community.
CKCU 93.1 FM-An Indigenous homeless drop-in centre in Ottawa is closing due to a lack of funding.
02 Mar, 2015 | 0:06:00 |
EN | Groundwire Production | GroundWire 2015 Homelessness Marathon

An Indigenous homeless drop-in centre in Ottawa is closing due to a lack of funding, but the community is working hard to keep the doors open. Shirley Gagnon produced this segment featuring interviews by Ophira Horwitz with clients Alex and Pallo, community member Mista Wasis, and coordinator Carrie Diabo. The extended version includes recordings by Toni Baggos from a rally...
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