Too many in Greater Victoria experience or are at-risk of homelessness – and the picture is similar across the country. We all took a moment to celebrate Canada yesterday, but what are we doing as a country to end homelessness? Continue reading
Category Archives: Housing
How Do We End Homelessness in Greater Victoria?
We CAN end homelessness in Greater Victoria by creating additional supportive and affordable housing.
The Coalition’s 2012 Housing Procurement Action Plan calls for the creation of more than 950 units of supportive housing to end homelessness by 2018 – through both new construction and through the provision of rental supplements. Our goal is to ensure that all those that want a home have access to one in a timely fashion. Continue reading
HerWay Home
What would you do if you were a women struggling with drug and/or alcohol use, poverty, inadequate housing/homelessness, mental illness, violence and trauma – and were also pregnant?
In 2006 a committee of over 30 experts, advocates, educators and community organizations came together to research and develop an appropriate service model for women in this very situation. Their solution: HerWay Home. Continue reading
Homelessness is Unacceptable
Homelessness is unacceptable in our community. If you agree watch and share this video. Continue reading
Need for Affordable Housing
It’s no secret that Greater Victoria is one of the least affordable housing markets in the country, but what does that mean for those living in poverty? Many Victorians are experiencing or at risk of homelessness due to the lack of affordable housing and forced to use food banks and live in sub-standard housing to make ends meet. Continue reading