“The city has a long waiting list for housing, and more and more in the pandemic the problem is pretty visible. It’s not abstract: we either spend that money on Games or on things we actually need.” thespec.com/sports/hamilto…

HATS aims to erect at least 10 insulated, 8-by-10-feet cabins outfitted with lighting, heat and a fire extinguisher.

But finding a location to build the tiny cabin community, to shelter people from the streets, has been challenging, Teviah Moro reports
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Join our team! We're hiring a Director responsible for the operation of the men’s emergency shelter, daily meal program, transitional bed program, food & clothing services and admin oversight for our warehouse & distribution system. For details visit: ow.ly/4aEj50JPYCE

Do you know anyone in #HamOnt that needs an assisted device? Disability Justice Network of Ontario has a library located at 423 King St East. Contact DJNO at [email protected]

I just pledged to #VoteHousing this upcoming federal election. Will you join me?

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#cdnpoli Vote Housing

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Today we released results from our survey of Ontario basic income pilot recipients. Our report shows that the program was working, enabling improved employment, education, and health outcomes. It's time for a national program for basic income. basicincomecanada.org/news

Reminder, #BasicIncome Info Session for Pilot Participants in #HamOnt & Brantford... tomorrow at 1:30pm at Central Branch of Hamilton PL. We'll have staff from ODSP & OW offices on hand & lawyer Mike Perry joining via live-stream to answer questions.

Join us, Toronto, on February 12th at 12:00pm for an hour of remembrance and advocacy at the Homeless Memorial.

The outdoor vigil will be followed by a solemn procession to City Hall to tell Mayor Tory to act on the homelessness emergency and stop these preventable deaths.

Terrific advice from Finland. Especially germane in the context of the #homelessness crisis in Toronto. Cc Adam Vaughan CathyCrowe TAEHomelessness Ana Bailão John Tory #topoli

Muhammad Lila I produced commercials for Trump Casinos in 1986, we called him The Donald. He never paid his bills, stiffed all the agencies wanted to pay 30 cents on the dollar. Buckle up Canada

Doug Ford There is not enough money for the WSIB as it is. I’m a Paramedic off on WSIB, and there is not enough help, staff, or treatment beds. How does charging them less get me more help???

THIS. Powerful.

Cancelling the #BasicIncome pilot project is cancelling hope, Rebecca Gewurtz thespec.com/opinion-story/… via Hamilton Spectator Jim Dunn 😷4x💉 #poverty #sdoh

The cost of Unconditional Basic Income only looks expensive if you believe the existing system is in fact free.

It's not.

Poverty is expensive.

In fact, the cost of eliminating poverty is less than the cost of letting it continue to exist.

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When I saw Evis across the street, I could hardly believe what I was seeing. Being this was New Orleans, I thought maybe it was a costume, but as I walked closer, my heart broke seeing a disabled man with a halo ring and vest brace. invisiblepeople.tv/2018/04/evis-h…

'When the desperate struggle for food and shelter are finally behind us..we can turn our attention to other sources of pain and truth
- Sopranos

Jamie Cooke The working poor are now the largest group in poverty and that represents a major recent change in UK 🇬🇧 poverty.

Many teens drink. Rich ones like Kavanaugh are more likely to abuse alcohol. - The Washington Post apple.news/AQw3ilSRqSFSwF…