In 2018, around 3,000 people in Sudbury experienced some form of homelessness, or were at risk of becoming homeless. As the pandemic amplifies the challenges that people without shelter face, advocates say the solution lies in bolstering the city’s stock of affordable housing.
Posted: Jan 27, 2021 11:11 PM ET | Last Updated: January 28
People with lived experiences of being homeless will be sharing their thoughts and suggestions about the issue at a special city council meeting Thursday January 29th.(Erik White/CBC)
Sudbury City Council held a special meeting Wednesday evening to discuss the homelessness crisis in the city.
Dozens of service providers had an opportunity to share their concerns and possible solutions at the virtual meeting.
Many expressed concern that the pandemic is causing an already dire problem to get worse.
Organization leaders say it puts a spotlight on the inequities that exist in our community as the already vulnerable population continues to suffer.