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How can we best address NIMBYism regarding homeless shelters?
“I’m looking for resources to help put together an effective communications plan to manage NIMBY if we were to move our housing services into a new neighbourhood. I was wondering...
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How does homelessness impact recidivism rates for youth?
How does homelessness impact the recidivism rates for youth involved with the justice system? This question came from Marlene N. via our latest website survey. As a 2006 Toronto report...
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Are grocery cards a better approach than food banks in solving food insecurity?
Recently, there’s been a lot of media coverage of a new initiative in Woodstock, Ontario called Foods for Friends. The program, run by Operation Sharing, invites people to donate 25...
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What are the rates of homelessness amongst youth previously in care?
There is an unfortunate connection between foster care and homelessness. Family homelessness has been found to be prevalent amongst children who enter foster care, and foster care history is linked...
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What studies have been done on queer and/or trans* youth seeking long-term housing?
What—if any—studies have been done about the prevalence of landlords discriminating against queer and/or Trans* youth seeking housing? (i.e rental apartment, house etc.)? This question came from Maverick S. in...
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What makes effective supportive housing?
What makes effective supportive housing, particularly for persons experiencing homelessness who have chronic mental and physical health issues? This question came from Ryan N. via our latest website survey. Supportive...