Cashin Mortgages: Giving Back to the Community
At Cashin Mortgages, we believe in supporting the communities we serve. During the recent cold spell, our team was out delivering base layers and socks to local missions, helping those in need stay warm and cared for.
| Cashin Mortgages Donations | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Quantity | Items | Retail Value | |
| 3495 | Pairs of technical Socks Retail value | $29,043.00 | |
| 87 | Technical Short Sleeve Shirts Retail value | $ 4,708.00 | |
| 70 | Technical Sleeveless Shirts Retail value | $ 2,099.00 | |
| 36 | Technical Mock Necks Retail value | $ 1,439.00 | |
| 427 | Technical Briefs & Boxers Retail value | $10,670.00 | |
| 462 | Technical Pairs of Long Johns | $ 27,715.00 | |
| Odour resistant and moisture management Base layer | $ 75,674.00 | ||
Homelessness in Canada: A Growing Concern
One of the largest groups affected by homelessness in Canada are single adult men. According to The State of Homelessness in Canada report:
47.5% of people experiencing homelessness are men between the ages of 25–55.
In 2009, 73.2% of homeless shelter users (ages 16 and older) were male.
The gap widens with age, with men making up 60% of youth shelter users and nearly 80% of adults over 55.
Why Are Single Men at Risk?
There are many reasons that contribute to homelessness among men, including:
Lack of affordable and available housing
Low vacancy rates and rising rental costs
Limited funding for mental health support
Gaps in the addiction treatment system
Insufficient social and economic supports to prevent family breakdown
Higher rates of mental illness, addiction, disability, and invisible disabilities such as brain injury and FASD (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder)
Homelessness by the Numbers
The statistics highlight the urgency of action:
200,000+ Canadians experience homelessness each year.
150,000 Canadians rely on shelters annually.
30,000 Canadians are homeless on any given night.
50,000 Canadians are considered “hidden homeless,” staying with family or friends temporarily.
How Cashin Mortgages Supports Local Missions
Our team recognizes the need to help end homelessness in our communities. Recently, Mark & Shane from Cashin Mortgages delivered essential donations to:
Men’s Street Ministry (@menstreetministry)
We encourage others to get involved and support local organizations that are making a difference every day.
Cashin Mortgages is a sponsor of the Rotary Brunch in support of Food4Kids
Waterdown Rotary launches fundraising brunches for 2nd year
Cashin Mortgages Supports Rotary Brunch & Food4Kids
Cashin Mortgages was a proud sponsor of the first Rotary Brunch (2017) in Waterdown, supporting the Food4Kids program. Created by Michael Collette, Darryl Kirkland, Ryan Bridge, and Mark Cashin, the event aimed to raise awareness and help families facing food insecurity.
Partnering with the Waterdown BIA, Farmers Market, Legion, Grace Food Bank, and other local sponsors, the brunch supported 17 families from Mary Hopkins Elementary School.
What made the event unique was its voluntary donation model, ensuring everyone could attend. In 2017, it raised $10,000 in donations and sponsorships, with the cost to sponsor a family only $520 per year.
The Rotary team continues to shop weekly for families, and future goals include expanding the program to support more schools.
A Community Brunch Experience Like No Other
Early in the morning, Mark Cashin joins other dedicated Rotary volunteers in the kitchen, preparing for a unique Marche-style Rotary Brunch that brings the community together. Guests are treated to a wide variety of fresh, local, and delicious foods prepared by local businesses and sponsors.
What’s on the Menu at the Rotary Brunch?
Fresh Artisan Breads – Cobs Bakery
Organic Bacon, Wild Boar Bacon & Sausages – Harrington Lane Farms
Pasta Dish – Cascata
Butter Chicken & Rice – Symposium
Smoked Brisket – Watermark
Coffee – Copper Kettle & Tim Hortons
High Tea Service – Tea at the White House
Omelets & Eggs – Rotary Club of Waterdown
Chocolate Treats – Beanermunky Chocolate
Fruit Trays – Fortinos
Cotton Candy – Rotary Club of Waterdown
Pancake Station – sponsored by Cashin Mortgages
Paella – sponsored by Cashin Mortgages
Fresh Salads – Waterdown Farmers Market
Smoked Salmon & Seafood Station – Rotary Club of Waterdown
Fresh Shucked Oysters – O’s Oyster & Sauce Co.
This community-driven event not only showcases incredible food but also highlights how Cashin Mortgages and local partners give back through sponsorship and volunteer support.
