A Place Called Home

06/20/2026

What an incredible morning for the 23rd Annual Mark‑a‑thon HERO Walk! 🌟

Thank you to EVERYONE who came out today to walk, cheer, volunteer, sponsor, and support A Place Called Home. Our community showed up with so much heart — and it truly made this year’s walk unforgettable.

A huge shout‑out to Dave Illman - Radio Host from Y91.9 FM, Councillor Mark Doble, and all councillors who joined us. Your leadership and presence meant so much.

Endless gratitude to Mark Fevang for his unstoppable dedication, even while recovering from an unexpected leg injury. We walked for you today, Mark.

We are also incredibly grateful to the Lindsay Farmers' Market. Since, who not only welcomed us into their wonderful space for the start of the Mark‑a‑thon, but also donated an amazing $1,000 to support the work of A Place Called Home. Your generosity and community spirit set the tone for the entire morning.

Thank you as well to our amazing supporters:
💛 BioPed Footcare for your generous sponsorship
🍕 Pizza Hut in Lindsay for the delicious pizza lunch
🏦 RBC in Lindsay for the Communities Together Fund grant to help support this event
🚲 Active Transportation Advocates Kawartha Lakes - ATAKL for helping us spread the word
🍻 The Coach & Horses Pub for welcoming our walkers with warmth and hospitality
🎶 Brian Gowan for opening the walk with powerful, inspiring bagpipes
🪙Valu-mart for holding Toonie at the Till to help raise funds for Mark's walk
👏 And our Mark‑a‑thon Committee and volunteers — none of this happens without you.

If you were not able to attend the walk but still want to help Mark Fevang reach his goal of raising $10,000, donations can still be made at: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/3016

Today, our community walked with purpose. We walked with heart.
And together, we walked for home. ❤️👟

📸 Videos & Photos attached — and there are LOTS!

06/20/2026

🌤️ **TOMORROW is the big day — and the weather is going to be PERFECT for the Mark‑a‑thon HERO Walk!**

This is your chance to show HUGE community spirit for those experiencing homelessness in the **City of Kawartha Lakes and the County of Haliburton**. Let’s come together, make some noise, and walk with purpose for A Place Called Home. Every step you take tomorrow creates real change.

🔥 **EVENT‑DAY REGISTRATION:**
• **8:30 AM** – Lindsay Farmers’ Market (Library parking lot)
• **10:00 AM** – A&W parking lot

👟 **Lace up, show up, and donate $25** to be part of this historic community walk. Bring your friends, your family, your team — let’s fill the streets with heart and energy.

💛 **Can’t make the walk but still want to support Mark?**
You can still make an impact by donating at: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/3016

Let’s make tomorrow unforgettable.
**Let’s walk like HEROES. ❤️👟**

🚶‍♂️💛 BE A HERO ON JUNE 20!

Join us for the 23RD ANNUAL MARK-A-THON HERO WALK in support of A Place Called Home. Choose the 5 km or 10 km route and walk alongside Mark Fevang and ⭐special celebrity guest⭐ Dave Illman - Radio Host from Y91.9 FM as we take a beautiful journey through Lindsay.

Every step helps create hope, stability, and brighter futures for those experiencing homelessness across Kawartha Lakes and Haliburton County.

🍕 Complimentary delicious pizza lunch provided by Pizza Hut - Lindsay, ON
🍻 Event concludes at the The Coach & Horses Pub

Register with a $25 donation or by collecting pledges.
👉 Full details & registration: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/aplacecalledhome/2106013

Event Day registration is available! See website above for details.

Can't make the event but still want to support Mark Fevang on his walk and support those experiencing homelessness in our community?

Donations can also be made at our CanadaHelps donation page at: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/3016 Choose Markathon Pledges.

06/16/2026

🚶‍♂️💛 Support Mark’s Walk with a Toonie at Valu-mart in Lindsay!

When you shop at Valu-mart you can donate a toonie or more at the till to support the 23rd Annual Mark‑a‑thon HERO Walk and help members of our community experiencing homelessness.

If you want participate in the 23rd Annual Mark-a-thon on June 20, you can register at: https://buytickets.at/aplacecalledhome/2106013

Can't make the event but you still want to support Mark on his walk, donations can also be made at: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/3016

A huge thank‑you to Valu‑mart for continuing to back this important community event!

Let’s show Mark Fevang we’re walking with him!

06/13/2026

Thank you Making Meals Matter Kawartha Lakes, The Catering Company Kawartha Lakes & The Barder Shop for considering APCH for this generous donation of time and food!

06/10/2026

🌟 Wishlist Wednesday 🌟

As the warmer weather continues, we're in need of a few essential items to help support the people staying with us:

✔️ First aid supplies
✔️ Bottled water
✔️ Sports drinks (Gatorade, Powerade, and other electrolyte drinks)
✔️ Sunscreen
✔️ Bug spray
✔️ Full-sized shampoo bottles
✔️ Aloe vera gel
✔️ Freezies

These items help keep our guests safe, healthy, comfortable, and cool during the summer months. Every donation, no matter the size, makes a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve.

Thank you for your continued generosity and support of our shelter community! 💙

06/08/2026

🚶‍♂️💛 BE A HERO ON JUNE 20!

Join us for the 23RD ANNUAL MARK-A-THON HERO WALK in support of A Place Called Home. Choose the 5 km or 10 km route and walk alongside Mark Fevang and ⭐special celebrity guest⭐ Dave Illman - Radio Host from Y91.9 FM as we take a beautiful journey through Lindsay.

Every step helps create hope, stability, and brighter futures for those experiencing homelessness across Kawartha Lakes and Haliburton County.

🍕 Complimentary delicious pizza lunch provided by Pizza Hut - Lindsay, ON
🍻 Event concludes at the The Coach & Horses Pub

Register with a $25 donation or by collecting pledges.
👉 Full details & registration: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/aplacecalledhome/2106013

Event Day registration is available! See website above for details.

Can't make the event but still want to support Mark Fevang on his walk and support those experiencing homelessness in our community?

Donations can also be made at our CanadaHelps donation page at: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/3016 Choose Markathon Pledges.

05/27/2026

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05/27/2026

Please join us in welcoming Nicole Bryant as the new Executive Director of A Place Called Home!

We are excited for this next chapter and confident that Nicole’s leadership will continue to strengthen our work in community, support our amazing staff team, and carry forward the mission and vision of A Place Called Home for years to come.

Please join us in congratulating and welcoming Nicole into her new role!

05/20/2026

☀️ Help Us Stock Up for Summer! 🦟💧

We’re collecting essential summer supplies to help keep everyone safe, cool, and comfortable this season — and we could use your support!

We’re currently looking for donations of:

✅ Sunscreen
✅ Bug repellant
✅ First Aid supplies
• Polysporin
• Peroxide
• After Bite
✅ Bottles of water
✅ Freezies

Every donation makes a difference and helps us care for our community during the hot summer months.

If you're able to help, items can be dropped off at 64 Lindsay Street, Lindsay!

Thank you for helping us keep those who stay with us protected, hydrated, and smiling this summer! ☀️💙

You can also check out our amazon wish list, and items will be sent directly to us!
https://a.co/bJ07NW5