‘I lost everything, I lost every asset I had’
“life’s too short to be miserable, laughter’s the best medicine, and pay it forward”
‘I was in search of a better life.’
The ‘Nowhere to Go Report’ was endorsed by Penticton council in February
Another 516 units are needed by 2026: Journey Home Society
First three months of 2022 show a 30 per cent drop in street-entrenched crimes over previous quarter
Pandemic has led to increase in unsheltered homeless, says staff report
Stigma causes more than hurt feelings
With the purchase of the former Polson Park Motel, Vernon adds 29 units to its housing stock
Funds going toward youth in care, complex-care housing, rent supplements, support workers
The province will release their strategy for homelessness on Thursday (March 17)
Long-awaited renters rebate left out of 2022 budget
31% of those interviewed between Dec. 2016 and May 2018 reported at least one traumatic brain injury
Presentation by Kelowna Homelessness Research Collaborative hosted by Vernon church
Turning Points Collaborative has a number of programs and services for those facing homelessness this winter
Cedar Place contains 38 studio units to house people without homes, those at risk of homelessness
Municipality criticized for using harsh regulations to force street people from public spaces