2.1K views · 33 reactions | The city of Oshawa is pioneering a new way of helping people experiencing homelessness. The pilot project takes inspiration from the Syrian refugee sponsorship program in 2015. As Ali Chiasson reports it brings a whole new meaning to the phrase "it takes a village." Read more: https://www.cbc.ca/1.5840451 | CBC Toronto | Facebook

A community-wide commitment to service has earned Oshawa, Ontario, Canada, the designation of a global JustServe city. On Friday, August 22, 2025, representatives from the online community volunteer platform visited Oshawa to thank Mayor Dan Carter for his leadership and vision. “I can’t thank you enough,” Mayor Carter said. “We’re so proud. [This designation] really represents who we are and what we believe. We are very much customer-centric, and JustServe reminds us each and every day we that