by Bogdan Lihanceanu | May 7, 2015
In 2014, over 3,100 individuals experienced homelessness in the City of Hamilton – staying at some point throughout the year in one of the City’s emergency shelters. These individuals include women, men, youth, and families, and represent the most vulnerable members...
by Bogdan Lihanceanu | Apr 30, 2015
In 2014, over 6,500 individuals experienced homelessness in Ottawa – sleeping at some point during the year at one of our community’s emergency overnight shelters. Many were there for weeks and months. Permanent, safe, appropriate and affordable housing solutions,...
by Bogdan Lihanceanu | Apr 21, 2015
At a congressional hearing in 1948, representative A.S. Mike Monroney argued that the construction of new, subsidized rental housing improves the surrounding neighborhood, and in so doing, raises property tax revenues. He stated: “One of the principal arguments, with...
by Bogdan Lihanceanu | Feb 21, 2015
Background Calgary Homeless Foundation – CE in Calgary; led 10 Year Plan to End Homelessness in 2008 based on Housing First. From 2008-2012 went from: Virtually no program funding to overseeing $35M investment From no Housing First to programs for 4,000 clients, 5...
by Bogdan Lihanceanu | Feb 21, 2015
This presentation describes the Pathways’ Housing First program that serves people who are literally homeless and diagnosed with severe psychiatric disabilities and addiction disorders. The program offers immediate access to permanent independent apartments with...
