Nanaimo Unitarian Shelter

Curious about what all that homelessness lingo means? Check out this NHC 3 minute video. https://www.youtube.com/watch

Did you know that you can find out about updates on the work of the Nanaimo Homeless Coaltion and its members through the United Way website? Check out the profile piece on the Nanaimo Unitarian Shelter and then explore their site for lots of other great information and resources. https://www.uwcnvi.ca//NHC/community-profile-unitarian-she

The Nanaimo Homeless Coalition has written a profile of our shelter! https://www.uwcnvi.ca//NHC/community-profile-unitarian-she

From the Nanaimo Homelessness Coalition: We are pleased with today’s announcement that the City of Nanaimo Local Government and BC Housing are creating more permanent housing options in Nanaimo to reduce the amount of people experiencing homelessness in the region. More information: https://letstalkhousingbc.ca/nanaimo

Very excited to see more affordable housing coming to Nanaimo.

https://www.uwcnvi.ca//NHC/community-profile-unitarian-she Our programs integrate people into the community instead of isolating them, Isha Mathous-Gibbs, Executive Director.

https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2020MMHA0030-001073

Addressing some of the many myths around homelessness. The Homeless Hub (administered by the Canadian Observatory on Homelessness) is an invaluable online resource of reports, stats and information.

FIND HELP FAST! The Nanaimo Unitarian Shelter services and programs are listed on HelpSeeker, helping service providers and individuals find the help they need in their communities. Check out the website, or download the app. https://helpseeker.org

Thanks to increased funding from the City of Nanaimo and support from BC Housing, the Shower Program at Caledonia Park has been expanded to run from 7am to noon, Monday to Friday.

Homelessness is a life of exposure, and hazard, and loss of control. https://www.theatlantic.com//homeless-coronavirus-/610597/

https://www.cbc.ca//homelessness-can-strike-anyone-it-coul