Homelessness


Government Commits an Extra $1.25 Billion to Fight Homelessness

Government Commits an Extra $1.25 Billion to Fight Homelessness

Despite being one of the richest countries in the world, around 30,000 people are homeless in Canada on any given night. Every year, more than 150,000 people use a homeless shelter. Two million more live in poverty. Clearly, the system...
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The Video for the Leaside Homeless Shelter Hoax Was Released – And It Isn't Very Flattering

The Video for the Leaside Homeless Shelter Hoax Was Released – And It Isn't Very Flattering

Last week, we told you about a little social experiment that was conducted on unknowing residents...
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Toronto Residents Tricked into Thinking a Homeless Shelter is Moving into Their Neighbourhood Freak Out

Toronto Residents Tricked into Thinking a Homeless Shelter is Moving into Their Neighbourhood Freak Out

I could have told you this wasn’t going to go over well. Toronto’s upscale Leaside neighbourhood...
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Los Angeles Will Spend At Least $100 Million to Fight its 'Humanitarian Crisis' of Homelessness

Los Angeles Will Spend At Least $100 Million to Fight its 'Humanitarian Crisis' of Homelessness

You might not be aware, but there can be both good ways and sociopathic ways to spend...
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One Canadian City Has Almost Completely Eliminated Homelessness

One small Alberta city could eliminate homelessness by the end of the year as it appears to have found the solution to homelessness – and it involves giving its most vulnerable inhabitants keys to their own apartments
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ONExONE Founder Joey Adler Will Live on the Streets Next Week

Next week, countless people around the globe will challenge themselves to live below the poverty line, spending an average of $1.75 per day on food. Well, Canadian humanitarian and ONEXONE founder Joey Adler is taking it a step further by actually living on the streets for a few days
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Young Professionals are Sleeping Outside to Raise Money for Toronto’s Homeless Youth

One month from today, young professionals and leaders will be sleeping outside to help raise money for Toronto's homeless youth. And right now is your chance to help make a real difference
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City of Sleeping Bags Aims to Help Toronto’s Homeless Stay Warm

It’s been a winter of freezing temperatures, snow, ice, and hibernation. So those of us lucky enough to have a home have chosen to stay inside as much as possible. But some people in Toronto haven’t been so lucky
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