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Poverty and Homelessness in Toronto​

Summer 2023 student led project by Reanne Kurien In the bustling metropolis of Toronto, where the allure of prosperity meets the stark contrast of economic disparities, a pressing and multifaceted issue persists- poverty and homelessness. My project delves into this issue, focusing on the intersection of social justice and faith. The Prophetic Voice I explored was Rick Tobias, a renowned advocate for the homeless and … Continue reading Poverty and Homelessness in Toronto​

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Lack of Safety in Homeless Shelters

Content by Marco Hidalgo Romero – 3rd-year student in the Computer Science Program at Sheridan College. Introduction I started working in the Ripples of Kindness program one month before COVID-19 had turned into a worldwide pandemic. During that time, we were more easily able to interact with the homeless people coming for food at Paroisse du Sacre-Coeur Church in Toronto. One in particular mentioned how … Continue reading Lack of Safety in Homeless Shelters

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Iain De Jong

To go to any of the podcast links, resources and sources mentioned in the document, please download a PDF version below, or scroll down for direct links and content! *Refresh this page, if content doesn’t load* Online Materials Iain De Jong presents to the Homelessness Task Force of Greater Kansas City (2013): Iain de Jong Keynote Address Goodwill Northern Michigan Gather for Good (2020): COVID … Continue reading Iain De Jong

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Homelessness

About 235,000 Canadians experience homelessness each year, and the amount of homeless people, as well as the duration they spend being homeless, continues rising. A simple definition for homelessness is the state of not having a place to live. However, homelessness can also be defined by social exclusionary factors that increase poverty, limit opportunities, and create barriers for these people to fully participate in society. … Continue reading Homelessness

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Canada’s Housing Affordability Crisis

For people on low incomes, Canada’s rental housing market is in crisis.Rents have been escalating in many cities, and high rent increases are being demanded by many property owners. As well, the high number of Airbnb units has greatly reduced the number of rental units available; and many rooming houses have been displaced by new condo developments. In Toronto alone, there are over 100,000 individuals … Continue reading Canada’s Housing Affordability Crisis

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