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IN FROM THE MARGINS: A CALL TO ACTION ON POVERTY, HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS.

For an exerpt of this Report, which addresses housing and homelessness, go to the Executive Summary at http://www.endhomelessnessnow.ca/facts-faqs/in-from-the-margins/.  For the full report, go to http://www.parl.gc.ca/40/2/parlbus/commbus/senate/com-e/citi-e/rep-e/rep02dec09-e.pdf.

Minutes Interfaith Alliance Meeting

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The Olympic Safe Haven Project

The Olympic Safe Haven Project is based on a “Block Parent” style of providing refuge. Any agency, organization, club, church or group is welcome to participate. We will post signs in our windows clearly visible from the street for the duration of the Winter Olympics.

If you have any questions about this project, please contact Bill Briscall at 604-215-3047 at Rain city Housing.

For more information, click HERE.

Homelessness is everyone’s problem

First multi-site randomized trial of housing interventions in Canada . . .
Simon Fraser University_Research Matters_Summer 2009

Great Christmas Gift Idea

Local Performers CD to raise awareness and funds for homelessness

Go to the website for First United Mission to find out who the artists are and the wonderful songs they perform.  Purchase the CD online … and support First United! It`s only $20.00. The CD and enclosed booklet help to raise awareness of the extent of homelessness and of the groups who work with the homeless, helping to respond to their basic needs. It`s your way to help.

Cruel Cuts for those with Mental Illness

By Rafe Mair, TheTyee.ca, October 26, 2009

Rafe Mair reviews the current cutbacks in the health authority budgets to mental health services in the community. He also responds from his perspective as a user of mental health services and as an advocate for systemic change. “An estimated 90 agencies that have contracts with the Vancouver Coastal Health Region are being told to reduce costs, but provincial Health Minister Kevin Falcon says the reductions will not mean a cut in services. “Falcon told the legislature Tuesday that his ministry is making changes in order to provide better service for those individuals coping with both mental health and addiction issues.” (more …)

Support Federal Housing Bill C-304

The vote on a new bill for a National Housing Strategy is likely taking place Wednesday, September 30. Federal MP Libby Davies, from Vancouver East, has tabled Bill C-304, an “Act to ensure secure, adequate, accessible and affordable housing for Canadians.” Bill C-304, the Secure, Adequate, Accessible and Affordable Housing Act, calls for a national housing strategy to coordinate work across all levels of government. CMHA believes the bill would provide a framework to address homelessness, non-profit housing solutions, and address the housing needs of people with disabilities including mental illness. Contact your local MP and party leaders today to show your support!

Homeless people in Vancouver

It is apparent to anyone who lives, visits or works in this City that the number of people who are in homeless in Vancouver is increasing… more >

Hidden homeless population in Metro Vancouver

At present, there is no reliable source for data on the size of the hidden homeless population. This project tested an approach to estimate the size of the hidden homeless population in Metro Vancouver. more>

Public costs of homelessness

While costs vary dramatically on a case-by-case basis, the average public cost of managing one individual on the street is approximately $55,000 per year… more >

The Solution to Homelessness

While it may seem complex, the answer is very simple – to end homelessness you provide a home with support… more >