At a community service meeting on Tuesday, theWaterloo Regional Councilinstructs staff to look for new solutions to the region's burgeoning homelessness problem Approved a two-pronged motion.
The first prong of motion asks staff to develop a master plan to address the problem of homelessness in the area.
Community Services Commissioner Peter Sweeney has submitted a motion to Congress that the move will allow staff to streamline resources and build on the community engagement work already underway. Did.
"Bring back to this council, at its core and goal, a plan that aims to eradicate homelessness in this community," Sweeney said.
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"This isn't going to happen overnight. We don't have a magic site or a big bag of cash just waiting to be withdrawn."
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Due to the obligation of 1,000 people, half of them experience chronic homelessness, so unless we change something, we should expect it to continue.
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Empowering staff to prioritize and implement interim housing solutions to support those experiencing homelessness. programs, home assistance programs, emergency shelter programs.
It also allows hybrid his options, which Sweeney says can include people living in tents, trailers, or small structures.
"We haven't taken the next step in what works specifically for the Waterloo area," he explained, noting that other communities in North America have adopted similar plans. .
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"We are a community partner willing and able to provide the site with the services and amenities it needs.
Sweeney warned that this type of housing should be considered a temporary solution and should not turn into a permanent solution. .
These plans are still subject to full council meeting approval, including a special meeting to be held on 18 August.
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