Mayor Foster recognizes ‘iconic’ residents who serve the unsheltered

Clarington, Ontario – Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster has issued the following statement.

“This week, we recognized an incredible group of citizens in our community. Local faith communities, service clubs, and not-for-profit organizations came together to create a grassroots support system for the unsheltered in Bowmanville. They call themselves ICONIC, otherwise known as the Integrated Community Outreach Network in Clarington. And the work they’ve done this winter is just that, iconic.

During the cold winter months, these residents provided warm spaces and a sense of community during the day for those spending their nights at the winter warming centre. The group offered free breakfasts, lunches, soup suppers, and coffee cafés. They also provided access to food banks, warm clothing, and hygiene products. These devoted citizens established a network to offer unsheltered residents access to a warm space, food, and community connections every day of the week.

On behalf of Clarington Council and our entire community, I want to thank the incredible members of ICONIC. This group embodies the very heart of Clarington’s kindness, compassion and community spirit. Their dedication and care for those in need will continue to ripple through our community, fostering lasting positive change and inspiring us all.”

On Monday, April 7, Mayor Adrian Foster and Clarington Councillors thanked the members of ICONIC (Integrated Community Outreach Network in Clarington) for their compassionate support and care for the community's unsheltered residents.