My likes (with no dislikes).

Posted in: Blog by Erika Strong on May 17, 2010

So I’m on my third week as Communications Director for Empowerment Squared and am writing what I believe is the first true blog post. It is an honour, let me tell you. These posts will mostly be from the Project Management Team (PMT), meaning Michael, Leo or myself and they will be a way for you to get to know,  as Michael says, “the faces behind the facts” (one of his favourite terms). Read more…

The Hamilton Spectator: Refugees shoot for soccer dream

Posted in: In the News by Erika Strong on May 14, 2010

By Jenni Dunning (The Hamilton Spectator, May 12, 2010)

Hamilton, ON—Manuel Gonzalez has 26 brothers from 10 different countries.

They meet weekly for a game of soccer or just to kick around a ball for a couple hours.

They’re an unconventional family because they’re not related. Read more…

Leo Johnson to share stage with Premier McGuinty at conference

Posted in: News & Updates by Erika Strong on May 13, 2010

Hamilton, ON—Along with the Hon. Dalton McGuinty, renowned author Malcolm Gladwell and numerous other respected experts, our own Leo Johnson, Executive Director, has been invited to speak at the Collingwood Conference. The event is being put on by the Ontario Liberal Party this Friday, May 14 to Saturday, May 16. Read more…