by Jennifer van Gennip | Aug 18, 2020 | Blog
At Redwood, we have always valued innovation. And as we have mentioned, through this pandemic we have become even more laser-focused on creating safe, affordable, hopeful housing in supportive community. Our community needs more affordable housing units, and we...
by Jennifer van Gennip | May 6, 2020 | Blog
It’s hard to believe, but one year ago today, May 6 2019, was move in day for the first residents of Lucy’s Place. After months and months of renovation, our Housing First Community, a first for Simcoe County, was ready! A partnership with the David...
by Jennifer van Gennip | Apr 14, 2020 | Blog, YIMBY
As we round the corner into our second month of staying home to stop the spread of the coronavirus, we are seeing more than ever how interconnected our lives are. When people do not have a home to stay home in, we are all put at higher risk. At Redwood, we often...
by Jennifer van Gennip | Mar 16, 2020 | Blog
We want to share Redwood’s response to COVID-19 with the community. As you are aware, this is a rapidly evolving situation, and the responses that made sense even three or four days ago are no longer in line with public health recommendations. We will adapt as...
by Jennifer van Gennip | Jan 1, 2020 | Blog
The end of a year, and in this case the end of a decade, is a natural opportunity to pause and reflect. More Posts Cool news about…bed bugs?! by Jennifer van Gennip | Mar 24, 2021 | BlogOur Furniture Bank will be launching a new option for bed bug remediation...
by Jennifer van Gennip | Dec 3, 2019 | Blog
Six months ago, we started Redwood Furniture Bank. Back in June, we put some excellent partnerships and supports in place, secured some warehouse space, and started asking for furniture donations. Soon, we were ready to start sending furniture back out the...
