Mark Cherrington
@markcherrington.bsky.social
[email protected] 780-850-6254 text/call. Helping vulnerable persons for 30 years. Human Rights Advocate. No government funding. Solely funded by YOUR donations. #YEG
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Please make a tax-deductible donation to support my work with the Coalition for Justice and Human Rights. In 2023, we helped over 1,100 vulnerable people across Alberta.
Select “Outreach and Support” in the drop-down. Your support keeps this work going.
Select “Outreach and Support” in the drop-down. Your support keeps this work going.
Picked up a disabled woman last night who was told to go to a shelter. She states that she has been sexually assaulted and refuses the shelter. An emergency social worker wouldn't do anything else for her.
Thanks to your donations, I was able to get her a room and some food.
Thanks to your donations, I was able to get her a room and some food.
November 30, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Picked up a disabled woman last night who was told to go to a shelter. She states that she has been sexually assaulted and refuses the shelter. An emergency social worker wouldn't do anything else for her.
Thanks to your donations, I was able to get her a room and some food.
Thanks to your donations, I was able to get her a room and some food.
Please make a tax-deductible donation to support my work with the Coalition for Justice and Human Rights. In 2023, we helped over 1,100 vulnerable people across Alberta.
Select “Outreach and Support” in the drop-down. Your support keeps this work going.
Select “Outreach and Support” in the drop-down. Your support keeps this work going.
November 29, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Please make a tax-deductible donation to support my work with the Coalition for Justice and Human Rights. In 2023, we helped over 1,100 vulnerable people across Alberta.
Select “Outreach and Support” in the drop-down. Your support keeps this work going.
Select “Outreach and Support” in the drop-down. Your support keeps this work going.
As I try and help some families this holiday season. Consider a one time donation. Check my pinned post. This is my busy season unfortunately.
November 29, 2025 at 7:37 PM
As I try and help some families this holiday season. Consider a one time donation. Check my pinned post. This is my busy season unfortunately.
1/ A mother is gutted: Her high-functioning disabled daughter is in care with Child Family Services. Mom is sober, and Mom has become housed and is not on the street. Mom and daughter love each other more than anything. CFS has cut back visits to 2x A MONTH, for 2X Hours. #abpoli #ableg
November 28, 2025 at 2:51 PM
When agencies obtain @youralberta.bsky.social funding, many sign agreements not to criticize the government or speak to the media or public about systemic or specific issues.
November 26, 2025 at 9:40 PM
When agencies obtain @youralberta.bsky.social funding, many sign agreements not to criticize the government or speak to the media or public about systemic or specific issues.
1/ Update on the Vulnerable Blind person who was on the streets, as he was unable to reach anyone at AISH. He ended up in the Emergency and was admitted. He had eye surgery(Cataracts), and can see. He was released yesterday and is now in a motel for a few days.
November 26, 2025 at 6:56 PM
1/ Update on the Vulnerable Blind person who was on the streets, as he was unable to reach anyone at AISH. He ended up in the Emergency and was admitted. He had eye surgery(Cataracts), and can see. He was released yesterday and is now in a motel for a few days.
15yr old calls me from school. Needs a ride home. Too many bus connections (4), and she needs to get home as her mom is intoxicated and depressed. My afternoon.
November 25, 2025 at 7:47 PM
15yr old calls me from school. Needs a ride home. Too many bus connections (4), and she needs to get home as her mom is intoxicated and depressed. My afternoon.
MLA Richard Wilson of #Maskwacis and Minister for Addiction and Mental Health is denying persons, including Indigenous persons currently in custody, access to any Recovery Alberta residential treatment program on release.
November 21, 2025 at 11:45 PM
MLA Richard Wilson of #Maskwacis and Minister for Addiction and Mental Health is denying persons, including Indigenous persons currently in custody, access to any Recovery Alberta residential treatment program on release.
With a blind 55-year-old man. Very fragile. On Aish. He has had all ten fingertips amputated. His residence burned down. Now in a motel. He states Income Support refuses to provide food or support.
November 21, 2025 at 10:11 PM
With a blind 55-year-old man. Very fragile. On Aish. He has had all ten fingertips amputated. His residence burned down. Now in a motel. He states Income Support refuses to provide food or support.
This sort of nightmare happened to my parents when they moved.
I would strongly recommend you avoid Rogers at all costs. They constantly bothered my folks trying to upsell them.
www.cbc.ca/news/gopubli...
I would strongly recommend you avoid Rogers at all costs. They constantly bothered my folks trying to upsell them.
www.cbc.ca/news/gopubli...
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November 21, 2025 at 10:02 PM
This sort of nightmare happened to my parents when they moved.
I would strongly recommend you avoid Rogers at all costs. They constantly bothered my folks trying to upsell them.
www.cbc.ca/news/gopubli...
I would strongly recommend you avoid Rogers at all costs. They constantly bothered my folks trying to upsell them.
www.cbc.ca/news/gopubli...
My morning started with a visit at the remand centre and speak to some elderly inmates. Now I am taking a vulnerable visually impaired man to the Dr. This is my day.
November 21, 2025 at 5:39 PM
My morning started with a visit at the remand centre and speak to some elderly inmates. Now I am taking a vulnerable visually impaired man to the Dr. This is my day.
On my way back to #yeg. Dropped off a mom of 3 children at Bonnyville Indian Métis Treatment Centre. A really compassionate and beautiful facility.
November 20, 2025 at 7:38 PM
On my way back to #yeg. Dropped off a mom of 3 children at Bonnyville Indian Métis Treatment Centre. A really compassionate and beautiful facility.
Reposted by Mark Cherrington
Today, the Government of Alberta has introduced Bill 9 which uses the notwithstanding clause to restrict the rights of Two-Spirit, trans & gender diverse people. This legislation is brought days ahead of Trans Day of Remembrance - a day meant to honour the lives lost to anti-trans violence.
November 18, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Today, the Government of Alberta has introduced Bill 9 which uses the notwithstanding clause to restrict the rights of Two-Spirit, trans & gender diverse people. This legislation is brought days ahead of Trans Day of Remembrance - a day meant to honour the lives lost to anti-trans violence.
Still feeling ill. Staying home another day. But exposing a bunch of vulnerable persons and others to whatever I have is irresponsible and selfish.
November 19, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Still feeling ill. Staying home another day. But exposing a bunch of vulnerable persons and others to whatever I have is irresponsible and selfish.
Family calls me. Their 20yr old daughter/sister passed this week from an OD. I've worked with this woman since she was born(I drove mom to hospital to give birth). Over the decades family and I fought many battles together. I just listened. So tragic.
November 19, 2025 at 2:40 AM
Family calls me. Their 20yr old daughter/sister passed this week from an OD. I've worked with this woman since she was born(I drove mom to hospital to give birth). Over the decades family and I fought many battles together. I just listened. So tragic.
Sick in bed today. Won't be posting. Just sleeping.
November 18, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Sick in bed today. Won't be posting. Just sleeping.
Dropped off some wet cat food to a disabled woman who is fighting Child Services for more access to her 13-year-old daughter. Alone, her main support is this little kitty, whom she has had for the last 4 months.
November 16, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Dropped off some wet cat food to a disabled woman who is fighting Child Services for more access to her 13-year-old daughter. Alone, her main support is this little kitty, whom she has had for the last 4 months.
Ive been asked to help a disabled mom. Her 13yr old daughter has pled guilty to stealing over 7 cars. Obviously, there are some very serious underlying issues. Here to help!
November 14, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Ive been asked to help a disabled mom. Her 13yr old daughter has pled guilty to stealing over 7 cars. Obviously, there are some very serious underlying issues. Here to help!
1/ Off to court to support a young man in docket court. His systemic issues is addiction. And of course, in this wacky province, government-run facilities will not take persons out of custody. Thus, most get dumped onto the streets, and guess what? Use, and quickly reoffend. #abpoli
November 14, 2025 at 3:22 PM
1/ Off to court to support a young man in docket court. His systemic issues is addiction. And of course, in this wacky province, government-run facilities will not take persons out of custody. Thus, most get dumped onto the streets, and guess what? Use, and quickly reoffend. #abpoli
Helping an Indigenous mom of five small children who lives in subsidized housing. She had discovered "Black Mold." Testing is complete, but the agency running the project is refusing to share the results. This is my fight today.
November 13, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Helping an Indigenous mom of five small children who lives in subsidized housing. She had discovered "Black Mold." Testing is complete, but the agency running the project is refusing to share the results. This is my fight today.
I get these tragic texts. And thanks to your donations, I can make some of their struggle somewhat bearable. Thank you to those who donate!!
November 12, 2025 at 4:01 PM
I get these tragic texts. And thanks to your donations, I can make some of their struggle somewhat bearable. Thank you to those who donate!!
An Indigenous Grandmother(Kokum) is now living in a hotel after her house burned down. She lost all her photos and memories of her six relatives, including grandchildren who have passed. She is devastated. Gave her some funds yesterday.
November 11, 2025 at 10:18 PM
An Indigenous Grandmother(Kokum) is now living in a hotel after her house burned down. She lost all her photos and memories of her six relatives, including grandchildren who have passed. She is devastated. Gave her some funds yesterday.
Helping a young single mom of 5 children, including a newborn. She had her gallbladder removed and has an infection. So the meds are covered, but not the change of bandages, and of course, she is still "THE" mother of her little darlings. And has little family support, thus, where I come into play.
November 11, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Helping a young single mom of 5 children, including a newborn. She had her gallbladder removed and has an infection. So the meds are covered, but not the change of bandages, and of course, she is still "THE" mother of her little darlings. And has little family support, thus, where I come into play.
Happy to help. Young single dad. Just released from the hospital, unable to work. And knowing how constipated and slow income support is...
November 11, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Happy to help. Young single dad. Just released from the hospital, unable to work. And knowing how constipated and slow income support is...
Please consider a $10 per month donation. That is $120 yr. Enough for a proper grocery bag for a single parent. Or a loaded-up bus pass. With monthly donations, we can budget and use our dollars more wisely. Go to my pinned post and SIGN UP.
November 10, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Please consider a $10 per month donation. That is $120 yr. Enough for a proper grocery bag for a single parent. Or a loaded-up bus pass. With monthly donations, we can budget and use our dollars more wisely. Go to my pinned post and SIGN UP.