More YWCA

February 3, 2014 got a call from my YWCA worker asking to meet yesterday (written February 4) with them and the manager over tweets because they were "concerned about my safety". I put quotations because there was no mention of being concerned over my safety, Twitter or not. They agreed Thursday to not springing meetings on me last minute. They agreed not to meet until a city rep was called and arrangements were made for a meeting they could attend. They agreed not to spring meetings on me. Then they fell back on their word. Not to mention they always say how there's always 2 workers involved but one was visibly absent. We brought out issues but when asked for my opinions, I got cut off and if I interrupted, I got shushed. Not only that, but the bring your toddler to work day incident was mentioned and the manager was satisfied the issue had been "resolved" and said to move on. As for city councillors, that got ignored. Then I was told about the tweets in question. I was cornered into apologizing for singling my hatred for workers. I was made to say I wouldn't trash talk YWCA. I asked about why I was doing more than my fair share. They told me about how staff meetings work and I asked why I still didn't have a fire extinguisher and the manager said its mandatory, so I said I knew but I've asked and haven't received one and the manager said since I have a love for social media I can look into how I'd go about purchasing one. Then I asked why it was my job when they accuse me of not trusting them. They were reluctant to answer. Each attempt they shifted it back to my tweets. I showed them the lease with my name on it, I shared how if they keep creating rules they can't follow for themselves, we aren't going to be able to work. Manager shared how she participated in a discussion on proper social media etiquetteand attended many events including the Garrison Ball and how she was going to change the program. Her name is Carolyn Rabbat.

YWCA Toronto: I Can't Do This Alone

The back and forth behaviors of YWCA Toronto,how they speak with me, get me to do things they should be doing, along with the broken promises that get shoved aside in hopes I forget all need  politicians to monitor them and ensure the things I am asking for are legit, within their mandate and get done. I am not a walking consent form, I shouldn't have to share what they can easily find out for themselves but choose not to. Before I shared stuff on social media Valentines Day weekend, they told me they needed 2 weeks notice if I wanted someone attending meetings with me, but the Tuesday after, I was called for an impromptu meeting and couldn't bring anyone in short notice. Then the manager cornered me, and made me feel like she was punishing me as if I were her employee. All while one worker wasn't there despite several times telling me both workers had to be present for meetings. They also at one point kicked my brother out to meet in my apartment, then a worker brought her kid after saying a city councillor couldn't attend a meeting. They mocked my drinking on my property. They got into the lobby without me letting them in another time despite my wishes and after discussing, they saw I was upset so they were gonna cancel and bring it up at a later scheduled meeting. From the 2 weeks in between the toddler and next visit, there was no interaction whatsoever and when I inquired, all I got told was they were visiting other clients in the area. I learned last October my grocery store across the street was closing and immediately told YWCA, who still haven't found and put in place a solution to safely obtain groceries. I asked about a fire extinguisher and first aid kit and was told because of my love of social media I could look up myself how to obtain them. I've also tried asking them to help write a list of things to buy for my apartment, but they put that on my plate. The excuse is usually its not within the program mandate. At one point, I wanted to secretly record meetings but upon meeting, they inquired if I purchased one but still played the part. I never have holiday plans or dinners to attend so I ask that they ensure I have all I need before going home for the long weekends but they don't check my food supply. Referrals are usually me calling while they watch. Lise from MPP Eric Hoskins constituency office was the only one allowed so far to sit in on a meeting. The white erase board in their office used to have clients names and tasks to do with them on it. I knew mine by the issues listed. They claim the names were coded. My issues never got erased while others did. Then they wrote solutions to my problem on the board and didn't erase it until I freaked out. Not to mention attending a trip with the whole shelter to Centre Island and after noticing an intoxicated client, my worker told me to keep quiet. They claim they provide case management. I bring them housing related case management issues yet I am working my ass off risking my health in the process ensuring it gets done while they tend to other clients and get rewarded with a pay cheque. I could go on but if interested, let me know @politicalnative on Twitter

My Problems with OPGT

1. How am I, with a shunt, unable to lift and carry things up sets of stairs, because workers haven't bothered to find supports, supposed to buy enough food with $110 weekly because asking for extra allowance for groceries is either met with a wait for a few days to receive it or I'm told my weekly allowance is for groceries and everything else then sometimes the answer flips?!?!?!
2. Not to mention my one post about my SIN card.