Tag: homelessness
‘Could be catalyst’: Libro donates $50K to new homelessness fund
A London credit union has provided a boost to a campaign aimed at putting $35 million into a new system in the city tackling homelessness. Libro Credit Union will donate $50,000 to the Health and Homelessness Fund for Change, the company announced Monday. The company is calling on others to donate to the fund that […]
Walks for homeless in Owen Sound, Saugeen Shores, Kincardine
There will be Coldest Night of the Year walks in three Grey-Bruce communities to raise money to support local homeless people and the prevention of more homelessness. All walks will take place Feb. 25 in Owen Sound, Saugeen Shores and Kincardine, each with online registration and donation options, particularly for those who want to support […]
Second London homelessness summit pinpoints needs, how to address gaps
The second of three London summits on homelessness drew 200 people from 63 organizations to take a hard look at what is working and what isn’t in the city, participants said Thursday.
Indigenous-led shelter relaunching at Parkwood Institute
A temporary shelter is relaunching in London this winter to offer support to Indigenous people experiencing homelessness.
Unanimous support to spend $3M on ‘social recovery,’ but final decision delayed
London’s departing council has offered a unanimous suggestion to the next council: Use about $3 million in left-over pandemic funding for the city’s neediest.
Hunger strike underway as activist sets up camp at London City Hall
Dan Oudshoorn, member of the Forgotten 519 coalition, announced that he would stop eating until the city meets the group’s demands.
City of London continues discussions with #TheForgotten519, asks for collaboration
City staff say they don’t tear down homeless encampments if they are safe.
Innovative project in St. Thomas will help break cycle of homelessness: mayor
St. Thomas’s fight against homelessness received a $3-million boost Thursday from the province.
Homeless Stratford residents injured in weekend tent fire
Two people were sent to hospital with burns after the tent they were living in in the city’s east end caught fire early Saturday, Stratford police say.
Letters to the Editor: Jan. 29
A call to action