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With long wait times for social housing, what can be done to meet the housing needs of homeless people and those at-risk?
The Homeless Hub has written extensively on affordable housing across Canada, and the lack thereof. Just yesterday we released our 2016 State of Homelessness in Canada report, where we outlined...
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Suicide & Depression
If you or someone you know is in crisis and needs help, resources are available. In case of an emergency, please call 911 or your local RCMP detachment. 911 and...
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Education & Homelessness
On September 8th, UNESCO is marking the 50th anniversary of International Literacy Day, and honouring five decades of international efforts and progress made to increase literacy rates worldwide. UNESCO will...
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Injection Drug Use
International Overdose Awareness Day is a global event held annually on August 31st, aiming to raise awareness of overdoses and reduce stigma of drug-related deaths. It also acknowledges the grief of...
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Child, Youth & Family Community Programs
As communities around the world prepare to celebrate International Youth Day on August 12, this blog entry discusses child, youth and family programs available to homeless youth and families across Canada. A Way...
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Infectious Diseases
On July 28, the World Health Organization will mark World Hepatitis Day to raise awareness of worldwide efforts towards the elimination of viral hepatitis by 2030. With 400 million people...