homelessness in waterloo
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Application to have homeless encampment removed declined by Ontario Superior Court of Justice
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The region of Waterloo’s application to have a homeless encampment removed from 100 Victoria Street was declined by The Ontario Superior Court of Justice. “The first reaction I had was a sense of relief because it is the middle of winter and forcing people to leave encampments can be a matter of life and death…
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Laurier’s UXD (user experience design) using design to tackle homelessness
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An increase in homelessness affects everyone in our community. It has consequences for healthcare accessibility, public security, economic productivity, and tax revenue collection. The predicament of the homeless brings to light the multitude of social and economic problems that contribute to homelessness and poverty. Students at Wilfrid Laurier University’s User Experience Design (UXD) program will…
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Special Constables hold cold weather kit initiative
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For members of our community experiencing homelessness, cold weather is more than inconvenient and uncomfortable. It is life-threatening. As winter approaches, Wilfrid Laurier University’s Special Constable Service (SCS) is encouraging students, staff and faculty to consider donating items to their Cold Weather Kit initiative. “The Special Constable service is seeking donations of items that will…
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Kitchener-Waterloo announces new housing for single mothers facing homelessness
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The Kitchener-Waterloo region plans to have ten new affordable housing units made available next year for single mothers experiencing chronic homelessness. The project is being led by YW Kitchener-Waterloo. The group was provided property by the city of Kitchener last year, as well as federal funding, to build 41 new affordable housing units for chronically…
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Local programs offer support to people experiencing homelessness during the holidays
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December is associated with festive cheer, but for some, the holiday spirit is hard to feel. More than 1000 people in Waterloo are experiencing homelessness, with 412 living on the street, in their cars, or similar conditions. “It’s a mixed bag of people on the street,” Gail Gilbert, executive director at Supportive Housing of Waterloo…
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Homelessness in Waterloo Region
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Waterloo region’s Point in Time (PiT) Count that was conducted in September 2021 found a total of 1,085 people experiencing any type of homelessness. “One of the tricky things with numerating homelessness is that so much of homelessness is hidden homelessness,” Erin Dej, professor at Wilfrid Laurier University in the department of criminology said. Hidden…
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Youth services in Waterloo look for better ways to house people experiencing homelessness and at-risk individuals
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Amid a city-wide recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, OneRoof Youth Services, a Kitchener-based non-profit organization, hopes to expand a program they have offering temporary housing to at-risk youth. The program is called Host Homes. It involves volunteers providing spaces in their homes for those who might otherwise go into shelters. OneRoof hopes that with COVID-19…
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Lumen Fest lights up Uptown Waterloo
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On Sep. 28, Uptown Waterloo hosted Lumen, the second annual festival that features interdisciplinary installations of art, technology, and light. From 6-11 p.m, festival-goers were able to explore Uptown Waterloo and interact with over 27 installations at over 25 locations, spread across Uptown in four “zones.” Several musical acts were also featured at the event…
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Tis’ the season to give back to those who need it most
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It’s that time of the year again, the jolly season of lights and heavy loads of snow, but don’t let that completely distract you from an important aspect of this season. Winter is undoubtedly the most brutal season in Canada, which leaves many people without homes out in the freezing temperatures. According to a…
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Reflecting on the meaning of Pride
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For many of us, it’s the most wonderful time of the year. Warm weather, the sun, at least some free time and the rainbow flag is flying overhead. June is Pride Month and festivals are picking up to celebrate LGBTQ+ folks in our communities. Queer history is being explored and showcased in many ways for…
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