For over 30 years, Reverend Al Tysick has been a frontline advocate for those in need throughout his community. Through his organization, the Open Door, he provides over 600 homeless individuals with daily food, shelter and support services. He has recently collaborated with other social agencies to build Our Place, a new $12-million social services facility.
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