Hamilton’s Books to Bars
Books to Bars is Southern Ontario’s books to prisoners program. We are dedicated to promoting literacy, creativity, and functionality within the correctional system. Collecting literature donated by community members we organize, package and deliver donations of anywhere from 100-450 books to nearly a dozen remands, detention centres and prisons. Learn more at http://bookstobars.com/
Nicole Kish or Nyki to those who know and adore her is a talented singer songwriter, artist, poet, and dedicated community activist. Over the past few years, Nyki founded a non-profit organization dedicated to improving literacy and educational opportunities within Ontario’s correctional facilities. As well she co-founded Bound for Glory, a not for profit arts and literary magazine for talented and neglected artist. Sadly however, on March 1st 2011, Nyki was wrongfully convicted of 2nd degree murder for little reason more than that she was there and she was stabbed. Learn more at http://www.freenyki.org/
Bound for Glory, the Hamilton based literary magazine publishes annually, highlighting content of Canada’s unknown and under valued. This no nonsense publication is now accepting submissions for their volume 2, fall edition. Visit http://bfgmag.com/ to learn about the publication, and to see if Bound for Glory is the right magazine for you.
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“The Sky Dragon Community Development Co-operative is a non-profit worker-coop dedicated to the goals of progressive social and environmental change.” As well check out their Bread and Roses Cafe. Read More…
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