homelessness

No transit agency is designed to solve homelessness

In response to ongoing safety and security concerns on the TTC, the TTC Board recently approved the “move along” strategy, over the objections from some community-led organizations that the strategy was insensitive to those who are homeless or underhoused. How did we get to a point where the transit system became a shelter system? During … [Read more…]

The top 10 organizations in Toronto helping people experiencing homelessness

The winter weather will soon hit Toronto, and with it those already living with homelessness in the city will be at risk. Some have deemed the city of Toronto’s winter plan to help the city’s homeless population inadequate, and there will be great reliance on homelessness organizations to fill in the gaps. And helping with … [Read more…]