a simple question … “ could someone please count the list of names on a page at the end of the day so that data can be collected by a number instead of having to be counted in the…
A longtime friend called last week. The insights of our conversation seemed important to share. We began by discussing an initiative she had heard about for people who are experiencing a long challenge with alcohol. A Centre has opened…
I woke up this morning remembering a tall, beautiful, talented, bright young woman whose life connected to our streets ended in violence and her death. As I reflected, I was reminded of the statement made by a young man…
“The world as we have created it is a process of our thinking. It cannot be changed without changing our thinking.” Albert Einstein Paying attention to our world is increasingly a commitment to deeper thought and reflection about what…
As we prepared for our Engaging Youth, Engaging Community Events we asked young people at The Doorway a couple questions to ensure we represented them well and brought their voice to the conversation. The alignment between their perspective and…
The Doorway is still busy putting into searchable form, the writing and learning archives from our 30 years of listening. The Listening Project has been born; and it is beginning its useful impact by offering perspectives that can inform…
Welcoming 2018: The Doorway 101: ‘Are we asking the right questions?’ “There is no surer expression of superiority than to treat people primarily as victims. There is no more crippling attitude than to think of yourself primarily as a…