Tag: homelessness
Mayor: City’s pricey homeless plan beats ‘the cost of doing nothing’
Against a backdrop of a grand opening and questions about a grand proposal, London’s mayor, Josh Morgan, pointed to 44 new housing units Monday as proof the grand proposal would work. But he also went on social media to answer concerns about the proposal’s cost – including those raised by a Liberal MP at the […]
Homelessness: London’s actions today will shape a brighter tomorrow
In times of crisis, it’s a community’s strength that truly shines.
Pearson: Federalism needs to be redrawn as cities become front line on everything
It’s been excruciating to watch municipalities across Canada trying to stem the homeless crisis. What had been a persistent presence has escalated to a major preoccupation for politicians and citizens alike. The growth in the homeless population has been so profound the homeless increasingly are viewed as this country’s own refugees, always moving in search […]
Most appreciated feature of new depots for homeless camps? Washrooms
Washrooms. More than food or water, washrooms topped the list of things homeless Londoners appreciated during the first day of depots operating near encampments, organizers say. “We heard a really big appreciation for the washrooms being available,” Chantelle McDonald, director of services for London Cares, said at the Cavendish Park depot Tuesday. “That was kind […]
New front in helping homeless begins as depots launch near encampments
As this year’s death toll in London’s homeless community reaches 28 — four in the past week alone — a new strategy to provide basic needs to encampment dwellers begins Tuesday. “I think it will save lives,” London Cares director of services Chantelle McDonald said of a plan to put four service depots offering basic […]
Oudshoorn: Supportive housing key to ending homelessness in Canada
Thousands of people across Canada experience homelessness.
Help for homeless encampments on the way as service depots backed
It’s just a start – and a necessary one, city councillors say. As the number of homeless Londoners grows, unless someone can come up with a better idea and until the city’s comprehensive plan to address the homeless and most vulnerable kicks in, city council agreed Tuesday to approve $100,000 for London Cares and the […]
Plan for first five new homeless hubs to be revealed in weeks: Official
City politicians and the public will get a clearer idea next month how London’s new homeless hubs will work, who they might serve and in general, where they should go.
How you can have your say on the city’s proposed homelessness system
Londoners will get a chance to learn about and have their say on the city’s proposed homelessness system at five drop-in sessions and online. The new system would include up to 15 shelter centres offering 24/7 resting spaces and a range of supports and connections to other services, with the first centres coming this fall. […]
Letters to the Editor: June 10, 2023
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