Nanaimo Homeless Coalition

Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness's Bright Spot Series highlights outstanding work in ending homelessness happening across Canada. Read how COVID-19 didn’t stop Saint John from reducing chronic homelessness by 10%. https://tinyurl.com/y9kkc4g7

Sign-up for our monthly newsletter featuring community stories, educational resources, training opportunities and more. Read December’s newsletter here: https://conta.cc/3myWVoS

Nanaimo’s Homelessness Crisis: Why is our Community at Risk? https://nanaimohomelesscoalition.ca/nanaimos-homelessness-/

Nanaimo students who have experienced homelessness give to people living rough

Did you know? Anyone can become homeless. Here are some common life events that can cause homelessness: https://tinyurl.com/y6hhwadp

Here's our statement in response to the Health & Housing Task Force draft action plan presentation to City Council on Monday, December 14, 2020 - https://nanaimohomelesscoalition.ca/statement-2/

Did you know? The path to homelessness is different for everyone. It’s usually a combination of different factors over time. Learn more: http://nanaimohomelesscoalition.ca/how-homelessness/

The first residents of Prideaux Place have moved in. Prideaux Place is an Emergency Response Centre for people facing homelessness who are medically compromised, operated by Island Crisis Care Society. Read more: http://nanaimohomelesscoalition.ca/prideaux-place/

Did you know? A new question in the 2020 Nanaimo Homeless Count identified foster care as a precipitating factor leading youth into homelessness. Of those who indicated they had been in foster care in Nanaimo, 39% were homeless within five years or less of leaving. http://nanaimohomelesscoalition.ca/nanaimo-homeless-count/\

I’ve worked hard my entire life. I never thought I’d be homeless. But life throws you curveballs. Melissa is passionate about sharing her story about facing homelessness as a senior to help end stigma against homelessness. Read more: http://nanaimohomelesscoalition.ca/senior/ Island Crisis Care Society

Did you know? 91% of people facing homelessness in Nanaimo indicated that they want a permanent home. The top three issues that have caused people to lose their housing are not enough income (34%), conflict with landlord or other tenant (27.7%), conflict with partner/spouse (18.4%). http://nanaimohomelesscoalition.ca/nanaimo-homeless-count/

We’re tackling real questions about homelessness. What should you do if you come across someone who seems to be in distress? How can you help? Who can you call? The poster series is available to download here: https://nanaimohomelesscoalition.ca/about-homelessness/

Did you know housing someone costs much less than keeping them in a state of homelessness? Learn more: http://nanaimohomelesscoalition.ca/the-cost-of-homelessness/

Is it okay to buy someone experiencing homelessness a meal or give them food? Our poster series provides real answers to real questions about homelessness. You can download the posters here: https://nanaimohomelesscoalition.ca/about-homelessness/

We have an important election coming our way, so before Oct. 24, find out where the candidates stand on homelessness and ask questions about how they plan to address the root causes of homelessness.

It costs between $45,000 and $65,000 per person, per year to keep them in a state of homelessness. CBC Gem's Good People explores how Medicine Hat solved homelessness with the Housing First model - helping people stabilize and rebuild their lives and saving taxpayer money. https://gem.cbc.ca//good-people-with-mark-sakamoto/season-

"Ending homelessness is complex and what the research tells us is that we need to address the underlying health and socio-economic circumstances of those transitioning from homelessness," says Jino Distasio.

Island Health and the Division of Family Practice have launched a Mobile Primary Care Outreach project with doctors, nurses and peers from Open Heart Collaborative. Operating out of their van Monday to Friday, the team is offering care where it’s needed most. Read more: http://nanaimohomelesscoalition.ca/primary-care-outreach/