Aaron Hussey

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  "We are thrilled for the expansion of the garden, which helps to provide food for the food bank and kitchen here at the HOPE Centre" said Aaron Hussey, Executive Director of the Hope Centre.

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  Published on: 5/28/2009    Last Visited: 5/28/2009  

  Thoppil Abraham leaves to protest firing of Hope Centre executive Aaron Hussey
  
  Posted By ALLAN BENNER/Tribune Staff
  
  Posted 21 mins ago
  
  WELLAND â€" Psychiatrist Dr. Thoppil Abraham says he will no longer work with clients of Welland's emergency shelter â€" at least not without Aaron Hussey there to assist him.
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  “I certainly can’t do the job I was doing there without Aaron,†the psychiatrist said. “He was instrumental in helping me out. We had a very good working relationship. He had a wealth of knowledge about people who are homeless and suffering from mental illness. ... It was a great help for me.â€
  
  Not only has Abraham quit working at the shelter, but he also resigned from the Hope Centre board of directors in protest of its decision to terminate Hussey’s employment.
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  “I was very sad about the whole thing,†Abraham said. “I looked forward to that job, but knowing Aaron was working in the background was really kind of inspirational to me. I’m terribly going to miss that.â€
  
  Abraham intends to spend more time working with clients at a homeless shelter in St. Catharines, as well as at the Canadian Mental Health offices.
  
  Hussey would not publicly discuss the loss of his job.

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  Published on: 2/6/2009    Last Visited: 2/6/2009  

  CBC camera man Marc Robichaud and CBC reporter Sophie Harris were in Welland Thursday to interview Hope Centre executive director Aaron Hussey for a news segment due to air tonight at 10 p. m.
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  Aaron Hussey is thankful for the opportunity to showcase the Hope Centre on national television.
  
  He just hopes that his message doesn't end up on the cutting room floor.
  
  "We'll see how they edit it," Hussey, the executive director of the Hope Centre, said about a CBC segment due to air at 10 p. m. tonight.
  
  "I think it went great," Hussey said of an interview conducted in the centre's dining room yesterday with CBC reporter Sophie Harris and cameraman Marc Robichaud.
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  During a quick tour of the Hope centre, Hussey explained the numerous programs and services provided by the agency.
  
  "I think they were surprised at how much goes on in the building," Hussey said.
  
  During a short interview that focused primarily on job loss and local job prospects, Hussey spoke to the current issues facing the community and how the centre is coping.
  
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  "They kept hammering on about jobs," Hussey told The Tribune after the interview.
  
  "I wasn't going to lie. It's going to get worse before it gets better. It's not just people who don't have jobs -it's the working poor."
  
  Several times during the interview, Hussey spoke to the resilience of the community and Welland's ability to persevere.
  
  "I would have liked to explain more about the programs and our partnerships in the community, like with the United Way," he said.

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  Published on: 2/5/2009    Last Visited: 2/5/2009  

  The Hope Centre's executive director Aaron Hussey unpacks some food in the Hope Pantry as he gets ready for the centre's moment in the spotlight today. CBC will be venturing to Welland to interview Hussey about the centre for The National.
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  Hope Centre's executive director Aaron Hussey received a surprising phone call Tuesday, learning CBC was interested in hearing more about the agency.
  
  Hussey said the CBC spokesperson he talked to said someone had mentioned the hard work done by the centre.
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  Hussey said appearing on the show is "an exciting opportunity for exposure (for the centre) and for the city.
  
  "It's an opportunity to raise awareness."
  
  It's a way to express to the nation that poverty is not only an issue in the big city, he said.
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  Hussey said the community continues to be overwhelmingly supportive during hard times.
  
  Although families are struggling, it's "wonderful to see the community rally around them even though it's a difficult time to reach in your wallet. The community's not swayed from helping."
  
  Although the centre is "experiencing a spike in need right now," Hussey said the real challenge will come once the hundreds of displaced workers find their severance pay or unemployment insurance running out.
  
  He said it's important the centre, and other agencies, be prepared when that time comes.

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  Published on: 1/16/2009    Last Visited: 1/16/2009  

  Aaron Hussey, executive director of the Hope Centre, said there are contingency plans in place if Hope House fills up.
  
  "We can put people up for the night on cots in the dining room if we have to," he said. "We would never turn anyone away."
  
  Hussey said the centre is burning through its allocation for this year's warmth assistance program. He said the $12,000 allocation is going fast, with $9,000 in requests made since the first of December.
  
  "That doesn't even include hydro," Hussey added. "That's no surprise. We knew it was going to be a hard winter."
  
  Hussey said people who are accessing programs such as Share the Warmth and Niagara Emergency Energy Fund are mostly "the working poor" who can't keep pace with their bills.

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  Published on: 12/24/2008    Last Visited: 12/24/2008  

  "This certainly is a huge help for our seasonal programs," Aaron Hussey, executive director of Hope Centre, said Monday. "Our needs are great at this time of year and the demand for services is up."
  
  This year, the Hope Centre and the Salvation Army have joined forces to administer the annual Christmas basket program.
  
  Hussey said the two agencies are planning to deliver 900 baskets, which include a turkey or ham, canned foods, toys and winter clothing, such as mitts, hats and scarfs.
  
  "Last year we distributed about 315 baskets at the Hope Centre," he added.

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  Published on: 12/23/2008    Last Visited: 12/23/2008  

  "This certainly is a huge help for our seasonal programs," Aaron Hussey, executive director of Hope Centre, said Monday. "Our needs are great at this time of year and the demand for services is up."
  
  This year, the Hope Centre and the Salvation Army have joined forces to administer the annual Christmas basket program.
  
  Hussey said the two agencies are planning to deliver 900 baskets, which include a turkey or ham, canned foods, toys and winter clothing, such as mitts, hats and scarfs.
  
  "Last year we distributed about 315 baskets at the Hope Centre," he added.

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  Published on: 12/17/2008    Last Visited: 12/17/2008  

  "Those struggling with mental health ... we have trouble getting access to services here in Welland," said Hope Centre executive director Aaron Hussey. To expect those people to be able to get access in St. Catharines presents another barrier, he said.
  
  "Just getting them in the door is a huge step."
  
  Not only will it be difficult for them to access those services, but it will also create an added burden for family members who provide a support system. Of course, Hussey said, transportation concerns also come into play.

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  Published on: 11/4/2008    Last Visited: 11/4/2008  

  Hope Centre executive director Aaron Hussey said the program is a chance to "strengthen the partnership" existing between the two agencies.
  
  He said they are ultimately striving for the same goal, providing a "great service for people who need it."
  
  The partnership also "sends out a positive message to the community," he said, about the importance of working together.
  
  "It's a good step for all of us, but there's still more work to be done," said Hussey, who's hoping to include other area food banks in the future.
  
  He said the community was "so generous" during Welland's annual food drive this past weekend, making it "a huge success."
  
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  Published on: 6/2/2008    Last Visited: 6/2/2008  

  Hope Centre acting executive director Aaron Hussey said the minute the group approached the agency people became excited about getting involved.Signing up stirred a lot of interest.
  
  "It was a way of promoting healthy living," he said.

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