Oceanside Homelessness Task Force – District 69, Parksville, BC
Finding Solutions for Our Community's Homeless
The University of Calgary’s School of Public Policy said there is a “misconception that people who experience homelessness are the same people, month in and month out,” when, in fact, people who use emergency shelters are “not necessarily the same people who will use them next month.” Continue reading There is more turnover at Calgary homeless shelters than you think, new study suggests
The shelter, funded by the province, will provide a much-needed warm, safe and secure place to sleep for people who are experiencing homelessness in the community, BC Housing spokesperson Laura Mathews said in an email. https://www.nationalobserver.com/2021/02/23/news/community-advocates-long-awaited-cold-weather-shelter-parksville Continue reading Community advocates excited by long-awaited cold weather shelter in Parksville
“People with homes, please listen and heed this, the people surviving in the outdoors DO NOT want to be there, no matter how many times you’re told otherwise,” said Mark Russell in a letter to the editor. Continue reading COLUMN: Walking the streets of Parksville
The Town of Qualicum Beach is looking to work with BC Housing to create a temporary cold-weather shelter – using municipal land – for individuals with mild-to-moderate needs. Continue reading Qualicum Beach council looks to solve area’s cold-weather shelter problem
Oceanside Homelessness Task Force - District 69, Parksville, BC 