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The first official meeting of the John Howard Society of Oshawa-Whitby was on October 23, 1962. This assemblage was made possible, largely through the efforts of Mr. Keith Couse, Executive Assistant of the John Howard Society of Ontario.

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The initial branch members were: Rev. Coffey, Mr. E. Parker, Mr. E.A. Doyle, Mr. A. Greene, Mr. E. Marks, Rev. H. Mellow, Mr. W. Paynter, Mr. F. Popham, Mr. H. Pineau, Mr. H.M. Sparks, Mr. N. Spring, Rev. A. Woolcock, and Mr. W.A. Smith.

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Mr. Harold McNeill (Judge McNeill) acted as an associate of the John Howard Society for the City of Oshawa for approximately ten years prior to this branch's formation.

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Due to the increase in the services the Society provided, the move from a lay branch to a staffed branch was needed.

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The appointment of a branch co-ordinator was made possible through the support of the United Way.

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The first appointment was made November 1974 and was followed in September 1975 by a move to appoint Mr. William Fry as Executive Director.

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Due to the expansion of services and funding over the years, several name changes have been necessary to indicate the area served: for instance, The John Howard Society of Oshawa-Whitby-Newcastle in 1983.

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In 1984 funding was made available from the Ajax/Pickering United Way and a sub office was opened there, resulting in our final name change which reflects our outreach across the Region. Thus, we became:

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The John Howard Society of Durham Region

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In October 1985 a Residence for young people opened in Whitby.

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An office was opened in Bowmanville in May 1986, to more adequately serve the Newcastle (now known as Clarington) area.

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In May 1990 a Residence for young people opened in Oshawa.

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There are 17 branches of the John Howard Society across Ontario. These branches provide a wide variety of services reflecting client and community needs.

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