Mark Cherrington
@markcherrington.bsky.social
Mark@coalition4jhr.org 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
Donate here: Coalition4jhr.org
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.
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!!
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...
And that's a wrap. We had a sold out fundraiser! Many volunteers behind the event, including 3 bands. We had some great silent auction items. All-in-all a great success. Thank you everybody for believing in the work I and the @coalition4jhr do!
November 8, 2025 at 5:38 PM
And that's a wrap. We had a sold out fundraiser! Many volunteers behind the event, including 3 bands. We had some great silent auction items. All-in-all a great success. Thank you everybody for believing in the work I and the @coalition4jhr do!
Changing Lives Through Treatment, Not Confinement
A young man’s recovery journey shows why Alberta should fund real treatment programs instead of building more “friendly jails.” Proven community approaches deserve lasting investment.
markcherrington.substack.com/p/changing-l...
A young man’s recovery journey shows why Alberta should fund real treatment programs instead of building more “friendly jails.” Proven community approaches deserve lasting investment.
markcherrington.substack.com/p/changing-l...
October 24, 2025 at 4:33 AM
Changing Lives Through Treatment, Not Confinement
A young man’s recovery journey shows why Alberta should fund real treatment programs instead of building more “friendly jails.” Proven community approaches deserve lasting investment.
markcherrington.substack.com/p/changing-l...
A young man’s recovery journey shows why Alberta should fund real treatment programs instead of building more “friendly jails.” Proven community approaches deserve lasting investment.
markcherrington.substack.com/p/changing-l...
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.
www.coalition4jhr.org/contribute-t...
Select “Outreach and Support” in the drop-down. Your support keeps this work going.
www.coalition4jhr.org/contribute-t...
October 24, 2025 at 12:50 AM
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.
www.coalition4jhr.org/contribute-t...
Select “Outreach and Support” in the drop-down. Your support keeps this work going.
www.coalition4jhr.org/contribute-t...
Thank you, DeBoers Golf, for your long-time support of the Coalition for Justice and Human Rights and my work. From cell phones to tablets over the years!
Today, they donated items for our silent auction for our 2nd annual fundraiser! Your support means so much!!!
Today, they donated items for our silent auction for our 2nd annual fundraiser! Your support means so much!!!
October 22, 2025 at 12:40 AM
Thank you, DeBoers Golf, for your long-time support of the Coalition for Justice and Human Rights and my work. From cell phones to tablets over the years!
Today, they donated items for our silent auction for our 2nd annual fundraiser! Your support means so much!!!
Today, they donated items for our silent auction for our 2nd annual fundraiser! Your support means so much!!!
Edmonton’s Housing “Solutions” Are Nowhere Near Enough
Edmonton’s affordable housing crisis keeps growing. 10,000 families are now on Civida’s waitlist, and most still can’t find a home that truly fits their income or their children’s needs. #yeg
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Edmonton’s affordable housing crisis keeps growing. 10,000 families are now on Civida’s waitlist, and most still can’t find a home that truly fits their income or their children’s needs. #yeg
markcherrington.substack.com/p/edmontons-...
October 20, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Edmonton’s Housing “Solutions” Are Nowhere Near Enough
Edmonton’s affordable housing crisis keeps growing. 10,000 families are now on Civida’s waitlist, and most still can’t find a home that truly fits their income or their children’s needs. #yeg
markcherrington.substack.com/p/edmontons-...
Edmonton’s affordable housing crisis keeps growing. 10,000 families are now on Civida’s waitlist, and most still can’t find a home that truly fits their income or their children’s needs. #yeg
markcherrington.substack.com/p/edmontons-...
When Parents Are Unable, Not Unwilling: Supporting a Young Person in Care
I attended a Children’s Services meeting where a family requested to extend temporary guardianship to permanent. They need help keeping their child safe.
markcherrington.substack.com/p/when-paren...
I attended a Children’s Services meeting where a family requested to extend temporary guardianship to permanent. They need help keeping their child safe.
markcherrington.substack.com/p/when-paren...
October 19, 2025 at 12:51 AM
When Parents Are Unable, Not Unwilling: Supporting a Young Person in Care
I attended a Children’s Services meeting where a family requested to extend temporary guardianship to permanent. They need help keeping their child safe.
markcherrington.substack.com/p/when-paren...
I attended a Children’s Services meeting where a family requested to extend temporary guardianship to permanent. They need help keeping their child safe.
markcherrington.substack.com/p/when-paren...
Sometimes at my meetings, I get the "Who the hell are you?" look.
October 14, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Sometimes at my meetings, I get the "Who the hell are you?" look.
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.
markcherrington.substack.com/p/a-fourteen...
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.
markcherrington.substack.com/p/a-fourteen...
October 5, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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.
markcherrington.substack.com/p/a-fourteen...
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.
markcherrington.substack.com/p/a-fourteen...
Something special is happening on November 7. Hope to see you there!
October 4, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Something special is happening on November 7. Hope to see you there!
Young mom of 20. Had a miscarriage, twins, 4 months pregnant. She has a 1yr old, but is struggling and couch surfing with family. I am trying to help her with some funds as well as emotional support. I get this text yesterday.
October 2, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Young mom of 20. Had a miscarriage, twins, 4 months pregnant. She has a 1yr old, but is struggling and couch surfing with family. I am trying to help her with some funds as well as emotional support. I get this text yesterday.
🌟 Get ready to boogie! 🌟 Join us for the 2nd Annual Fundraiser for the Coalition for Justice & Human Rights!
A 70s-themed night of silent auction shopping, tasty bites from Mercer’s Catering, live music & dancing! ✨🕺💃 #CJHR #Fundraiser
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A 70s-themed night of silent auction shopping, tasty bites from Mercer’s Catering, live music & dancing! ✨🕺💃 #CJHR #Fundraiser
coalitionjhr.regfox.com/coalition-fo...
September 20, 2025 at 9:46 PM
🌟 Get ready to boogie! 🌟 Join us for the 2nd Annual Fundraiser for the Coalition for Justice & Human Rights!
A 70s-themed night of silent auction shopping, tasty bites from Mercer’s Catering, live music & dancing! ✨🕺💃 #CJHR #Fundraiser
coalitionjhr.regfox.com/coalition-fo...
A 70s-themed night of silent auction shopping, tasty bites from Mercer’s Catering, live music & dancing! ✨🕺💃 #CJHR #Fundraiser
coalitionjhr.regfox.com/coalition-fo...
Getting ready for another day on the road. Picking up a client from custody wishing to go to treatment. Today Ft McMurray
September 18, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Getting ready for another day on the road. Picking up a client from custody wishing to go to treatment. Today Ft McMurray
A Safe Ride on the Highway of Tears
I drove nearly 900 kilometers in Saskatchewan, including the Highway of Tears, to help a young mother get home safely and avoid hitchhiking.
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I drove nearly 900 kilometers in Saskatchewan, including the Highway of Tears, to help a young mother get home safely and avoid hitchhiking.
markcherrington.substack.com/p/a-safe-rid...
September 13, 2025 at 11:52 PM
A Safe Ride on the Highway of Tears
I drove nearly 900 kilometers in Saskatchewan, including the Highway of Tears, to help a young mother get home safely and avoid hitchhiking.
markcherrington.substack.com/p/a-safe-rid...
I drove nearly 900 kilometers in Saskatchewan, including the Highway of Tears, to help a young mother get home safely and avoid hitchhiking.
markcherrington.substack.com/p/a-safe-rid...
Fighting for Families When Allegations Threaten Visits
A Mom in southern Alberta has been cut off from her children after new allegations. I explain the steps she can take to request visits and what options remain if her review is denied.
markcherrington.substack.com/p/fighting-f...
A Mom in southern Alberta has been cut off from her children after new allegations. I explain the steps she can take to request visits and what options remain if her review is denied.
markcherrington.substack.com/p/fighting-f...
September 9, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Fighting for Families When Allegations Threaten Visits
A Mom in southern Alberta has been cut off from her children after new allegations. I explain the steps she can take to request visits and what options remain if her review is denied.
markcherrington.substack.com/p/fighting-f...
A Mom in southern Alberta has been cut off from her children after new allegations. I explain the steps she can take to request visits and what options remain if her review is denied.
markcherrington.substack.com/p/fighting-f...
Off at dawn. Went to southern Alberta help a mom who graduated from treatment and a year in sober living. Her children are in care, and Children Services cut visits off completely at the request of police. Obviously mom is devastated.
September 8, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Off at dawn. Went to southern Alberta help a mom who graduated from treatment and a year in sober living. Her children are in care, and Children Services cut visits off completely at the request of police. Obviously mom is devastated.
Income Support Has Become a Disgrace
Income Support in Alberta has shifted from a safety net to a system of denial. I see every day how cuts and call-center policies leave people without the help they need.
markcherrington.substack.com/p/income-sup...
Income Support in Alberta has shifted from a safety net to a system of denial. I see every day how cuts and call-center policies leave people without the help they need.
markcherrington.substack.com/p/income-sup...
September 3, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Income Support Has Become a Disgrace
Income Support in Alberta has shifted from a safety net to a system of denial. I see every day how cuts and call-center policies leave people without the help they need.
markcherrington.substack.com/p/income-sup...
Income Support in Alberta has shifted from a safety net to a system of denial. I see every day how cuts and call-center policies leave people without the help they need.
markcherrington.substack.com/p/income-sup...
When I sit down with a family and Children's Services, this to me is the gold standard for a "Child Intervention Practitioner (Delgated worker). Social Workers are accountable to a higher standard and their college. This translates to a more transparent and trained worker. In my opinion.
August 29, 2025 at 10:35 PM
When I sit down with a family and Children's Services, this to me is the gold standard for a "Child Intervention Practitioner (Delgated worker). Social Workers are accountable to a higher standard and their college. This translates to a more transparent and trained worker. In my opinion.
Conversations on the Road
What people share on the way to treatment reveals their fears, hopes, and the family ties that often drive their decision to seek help.
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What people share on the way to treatment reveals their fears, hopes, and the family ties that often drive their decision to seek help.
markcherrington.substack.com/p/conversati...
August 17, 2025 at 2:11 AM
Conversations on the Road
What people share on the way to treatment reveals their fears, hopes, and the family ties that often drive their decision to seek help.
markcherrington.substack.com/p/conversati...
What people share on the way to treatment reveals their fears, hopes, and the family ties that often drive their decision to seek help.
markcherrington.substack.com/p/conversati...
How Boutique Courts Are Changing My Work
Specialized courts in Edmonton, like mental health, drug treatment, and Indigenous court, are sending more people to treatment. This means I'm spending more time on the road.
markcherrington.substack.com/p/how-boutiq...
Specialized courts in Edmonton, like mental health, drug treatment, and Indigenous court, are sending more people to treatment. This means I'm spending more time on the road.
markcherrington.substack.com/p/how-boutiq...
August 13, 2025 at 8:00 PM
How Boutique Courts Are Changing My Work
Specialized courts in Edmonton, like mental health, drug treatment, and Indigenous court, are sending more people to treatment. This means I'm spending more time on the road.
markcherrington.substack.com/p/how-boutiq...
Specialized courts in Edmonton, like mental health, drug treatment, and Indigenous court, are sending more people to treatment. This means I'm spending more time on the road.
markcherrington.substack.com/p/how-boutiq...
On my way to Fort McMurry Recovery Centre with a young man who is excited to be going to treatment.
August 11, 2025 at 6:13 PM
On my way to Fort McMurry Recovery Centre with a young man who is excited to be going to treatment.
Last night, I had a request from a Peace Officer and Outreach worker to help a young couple who were stranded and victims of robbery. I bought them some food and drove them home to their First Nations.
August 3, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Last night, I had a request from a Peace Officer and Outreach worker to help a young couple who were stranded and victims of robbery. I bought them some food and drove them home to their First Nations.
