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The Power of Community Initiatives in Combating Homelessness
Addressing the complex issue of homelessness requires a collective effort from both the government and the community. In this blog, we...
Bhavya Goel
Sep 5, 20232 min read
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Are Homeless People “Lazy”?
The Misconceptions People experiencing homelessness are ignored, isolated, exploited, or even become victims of violence (2022). From...
Sharon Chan
Aug 28, 20233 min read
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Combatting the NIMBY Mindset and Acknowledging the Homeless Population
Understanding the NIMBY Challenge With the number of urban development projects and infrastructure projects increasing, the prominence...
Heidi Law
Aug 25, 20232 min read
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Understanding Homelessness: Definitions and Scope
On a single day in 2018, more than 25,216 individuals lived in a situation of homelessness in Canada. [Report 5 - Chronic Homelessness,...
Ananya Das Sharma
Aug 22, 20234 min read
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Society’s Misjudgement of the Homeless
Denette, N.D. (2018). Advocates are demanding the city declare a state of emergency to provide more support for homeless people in...
Shivatarun Chinthaka
Aug 21, 20233 min read
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Media Portrayal of Homelessness: Stereotypes and Realities
In an era where media is an integral part of our daily lives, its influence on shaping public perceptions cannot be underestimated. One...
Ananya Das Sharma
Aug 21, 20234 min read
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Root Causes of Homelessness: Exploring Factors and Trends
“Between 25,000 and 35,000 people are homeless on any given night in Canada.” [BLAIR, N., Homelessness Statistics in Canada,...
Ananya Das Sharma
Aug 21, 20234 min read
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A Helping Hand: The Importance of Volunteerism in Supporting The Homeless
(From:https://www.canadahelps.org/en/giving-life/connecting-with-charities/8-unique-charities-supporting-people-experiencing-homelessness...
Karina Chan
Aug 11, 20232 min read
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Preventing Homelessness: Exploring Measures to Reduce Vulnerability
The saying” Prevention is better than cure” applies strongly to homelessness. We often ignore the risk until it’s too late. Similar to...
Bhavya Goel
Aug 9, 20232 min read
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Breaking the Cycle: A Deeper Look at How Education Can Help Fight Homelessness
(From: https://www.immigration.ca/give-international-students-from-poor-countries-open-work-permits-committee-tells-ircc/ ) Homelessness,...
Karina Chan
Aug 7, 20233 min read
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Canada's Homeless Crisis Response
We are all aware of the homeless crisis in Canada and how homelessness has an impact on every community in Canada. It affects...
Asiya Mian
Jul 15, 20232 min read
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Combatting Common Misconceptions on Homelessness
It’s a cold, winter day. You’re walking on the streets of Downtown Toronto toward your car. Suddenly, you see a hand reach out to you...
Noor Khan
Jul 1, 20232 min read
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Accessibility of Healthcare and Mainstream Benefits for the Homeless Population
Quite frankly, our healthcare system and other mainstream benefit systems have been designed to meet the needs of those providing the...
Asiya Mian
May 15, 20232 min read
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Warming Centers Urgently Needed for People Experiencing Homelessness in Toronto During Winter Months
On February 4th, 2023, Toronto experienced extremely cold temperatures ranging from -19 to -30; the coldest air experienced in over three...
Noor Khan
Mar 2, 20232 min read
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4 Things YOU Can Do To Help Those Experiencing Homelessness in the Winter Months
The homelessness crisis is on the rise, especially post pandemic in the GTA. There are a multitude of ways one can aid someone...
Noor Khan
Dec 1, 20221 min read
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A Plague in Our Society: Homelessness
Put simply, the word homelessness is defined as the “state of having no home”, but how can a word justly encompass all the emotions that...
Karishma Kaushal
Oct 1, 20222 min read
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