Resources
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Why Don’t Governments Listen?
Sometimes they DO listen. The Province of Alberta is miles ahead of every other government in Canada in terms of showing strong leadership and commitment to end homelessness. In 2009,...
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I’m homeless. Now what?
First of all, are you safe? Whether you’ve been kicked out by your parents, fled an abusive relationship, left a burning building or been evicted (or any other of the...
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How Does Sexualized Violence Contribute to Homelessness?
Many studies have found violence generally — including sexualized violence — to be a leading factor contributing to homelessness. The National Center on Family Homelessness makes a strong claim about...
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What is National Housing Day?
Note: This blog was updated November 2022 History of National Housing Day In 1998, a homelessness advocacy group called the Toronto Disaster Relief Committee (TDRC) declared homelessness to be a national...
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What is World Mental Health Day?
October 10th is World Mental Health Day. It is a UN Special Day organized by the World Federation of Mental Health. There is a correlation between mental health and homelessness...