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[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 Donate here: Coalition4jhr.org

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Mark Cherrington @markcherrington.bsky.social · 10d

Please consider a tax-deductible donation to help me stay independent. In 2023, I supported over 1,100 vulnerable people.

Select "Outreach and Support" from the drop-down menu. Your support enables this work to continue for those who need it most.

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Mark Cherrington @markcherrington.bsky.social · 1h

Today I supported a mom who is unable to keep her daughter safe. We argued for children services to go from temporary guardianship to permanent guardianship. Seems like CFS wishes to do an "Enhancement Agreement," which in my opinion, doesn't provide enough resources.

Mark Cherrington @markcherrington.bsky.social · 1d

Update. Only able to get through 1 of 7 units tonight. Great turnout. Over 100 signatures. Will be going back for a few hundred more. #ForeverCanadian #abpoli

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Mark Cherrington @markcherrington.bsky.social · 1d

Sometimes at my meetings, I get the "Who the hell are you?" look.

Mark Cherrington @markcherrington.bsky.social · 1d

Kudos to Children's Services for having read this post reached out! And I must remind myself and you that my information usually comes from one source: the person I try to help, thus there are always different perspectives.

Mark Cherrington @markcherrington.bsky.social · 1d

"I think it's wrong to have the highest rate of funding for private schools in a province where we have the lowest rate of funding for public schools."

I agree.

Alberta teacher prompts petition on province's private school funding

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Alberta teacher prompts petition on province's private school funding | CBC News

If high school chemistry teacher Alicia Taylor gets her wish, Albertans will vote in a referendum on whether to end public funding for independent schools.

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Mark Cherrington @markcherrington.bsky.social · 1d

Though a somewhat dated article. The need has only grown
'Here to help:' Edmonton socia...
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'Here to help:' Edmonton social justice advocate launches new service at downtown law firm | CBC News

In a new campaign, Mark Cherrington seeks donations to continue three decades of advocacy work helping vulnerable Edmontonians

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Mark Cherrington @markcherrington.bsky.social · 1d

Quick pick up. Nineteen-year-old mom and her baby. Stranded at the ER. On the way home, I bought Mom some groceries, over-the-counter medication and some phone minutes. Mom is on the Civida(Subsidized Housing) waiting list. Has been for almost two years now.

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Mark Cherrington @markcherrington.bsky.social · 5d

Tonight, I am at the Edmonton Remand Centre collecting signatures for the Forever Canadian Petition. I have no idea what the turnout will be. ERC has placed posters in all the living units. So, keeping my fingers crossed. #ForeverCanadian #abpoli

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Mark Cherrington @markcherrington.bsky.social · 5d

Im very concerned about a 15yr girl I am helping. Children Services is opening a file. This is great news; she is now living with her grandmother. However, her abusive mother has been evicted and now moved in with daughter and grandmother. And with this school strike, 15yr old is trapped.

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Mark Cherrington @markcherrington.bsky.social · 6d

2/ I am trying to hit reset with him and re-engage Children Services. In my opinion, Children Services should automatically OPEN a file, and then upon completion of an investigation, continue supports or close it.

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Mark Cherrington @markcherrington.bsky.social · 6d

1/A 16-year-old homeless boy lives in a tent. Denied help by Children Services, he hung out at youth shelters etc. But with no stable support, everything slowly eroded. His trajectory altered to a darker path...

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Mark Cherrington @markcherrington.bsky.social · 6d

Met with youth, victim. We made a letter of concern to @edmontonpolice Chief. Officer sets up appointment with ZEBRA for young girl, but doesnt inform Zebra, & when victim shows up, Zebra doesn't know what's going on. As well officer not returned calls, texts. 16yr old wants an explanation.

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Mark Cherrington @markcherrington.bsky.social · 9d

17yr old girl. In limbo as Children Family Services slowly becomes involved. Her only normal aspect of her life is school. And she is looking for a TUTOR. any suggestions? #yeg

Mark Cherrington @markcherrington.bsky.social · 9d

Yes, that is also a great option. Thank you for your consideration!

Mark Cherrington @markcherrington.bsky.social · 9d

2/ Children's Family Services will be opening an "Enhancement Agreement with Youth"; my concern is that this has been in the investigation stage for over 110 days. Police are also involved.

Mark Cherrington @markcherrington.bsky.social · 9d

1/ Meeting with a 16yr girl, who, as the prior girl I wrote about, has fled an abusive home. Details of waterboarding, starvation, and all sorts of violent outbursts by mom and dad...

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Mark Cherrington @markcherrington.bsky.social · 10d

Those wanting to provide immediate financial support for those I help can send an e-transfer to: [email protected]. Mention the specific person you want to help and I'll get that money to them.

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Mark Cherrington @markcherrington.bsky.social · 10d

A 14-Year-Old’s Strength in the Face of Abuse: “They’ll Save My Brothers, Right?”

She’s composed and determined. She reports her mother for abuse, knowing it will trace back to her, but all she cares about is saving her brothers.

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A teenage girl in a gray hoodie sits across from a concerned woman at a small table in an office. The woman takes notes while listening intently, suggesting a serious or emotional conversation between them.

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Mark Cherrington @markcherrington.bsky.social · 10d

Back at the school, she turns, as if forgetting something, and asks me through my open car window, "They'll save my brothers, right?"

"Yeah," I say, "They'll save your brothers."

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Mark Cherrington @markcherrington.bsky.social · 10d

Knowing that her mother would know this information came only from her daughter, she speaks calmly, plainly.

As we finish, she turns to me. “I almost cried,” she says softly while I wipe my tears driving her back to school.

“But I didn’t, I wanted to be strong for my little brothers.”

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Mark Cherrington @markcherrington.bsky.social · 10d

A brave 14-year-old girl, more worried about her younger siblings than herself, made the hardest choice of her life.

Last week, I drove her to Children’s Services, where she calmly reported horrific abuse by her mother. The worker’s hands shook as she wrote down the details.

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Mark Cherrington @markcherrington.bsky.social · 10d

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Mark Cherrington @markcherrington.bsky.social · 10d

Have a single mom, fleeing abuse who will soon run out of yellow Enfamil. Is anybody out there who can help? #yeg

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Mark Cherrington @markcherrington.bsky.social · 11d

Something special is happening on November 7. Hope to see you there!

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Mark Cherrington @markcherrington.bsky.social · 12d

I am off to southern Alberta today to help a mom. She was working collaboratively with Children Services to have her children returned. She now clean and sober, in a stable healthy relationship
All should be going well. It's not CS is making an application to be the children's permanent guardian.

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