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COVID-19 Survey on Shelters, Respites, and Drop-ins
Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, Health Providers Against Poverty surveyed staff at 22 shelters, respites, and drop-ins between March 29 and April 6, 2020 to determine the impact of the lack of urgent governmental support to adequately protect those experiencing homelessness in Toronto and those who care for them. We found that a catastrophic and widespread…
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Flood the Phone Lines with us to Demand #HousingNow for People Experiencing Homelessness Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic in Toronto
On Friday April 3rd from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm, help Health Providers Against Poverty flood Mayor Tory and City Hall’s phone lines demanding #HousingNow for people experiencing homelessness in response to COVID-19. People crammed into Toronto’s shelters are at incredible risk and we need action now! This is how you can help flood the phone lines: Step…
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Ontario Poverty Reduction Strategy and Ontario Pre-Budget Consultations Submissions
Health Providers Against Poverty came together to create two submissions recommending the provincial government takes a stronger approach to poverty reduction: Ontario Poverty Reduction Strategy Ontario Pre-Budget Consultation Our recommendations stemmed from deep concern regarding the approach that the Ontario provincial government has taken towards our income security system. We believe the cuts and changes…
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