‘How did I get here? I was crying my eyes out’: Georgina man shares his story. United Way and Region of York point-in-time count sees “profound” increase in the region’s visible homeless population living on the streets. yorkregion.com/news/how-did-i…

We know that there's a simple, cheap way to solve homelessness — but there's one catch: Who pays? thestar.com/opinion/star-c… via @torontostar

Doug Ford’s plan to dismantle homeless encampments /via The Globe and Mail theglobeandmail.com/podcasts/the-d…

Premier Ford and a few Ontario mayors have a plan for homelessness that won’t work, but we know what will. Their initiative will fail because they are trying to solve the wrong problem. thespec.com/opinion/contri… via @thespec

'Deeply alarming': CCLA launches national campaign on increasing use of notwithstanding clause newmarkettoday.ca/local-news/dee…

CLOSER LOOK: Doug Ford has a plan to rid your community of encampments newmarkettoday.ca/closer-look/cl…

York Region rules out Aurora site for shelter, emergency housing newmarkettoday.ca/local-news/yor… via NewmarketToday

So wonderful that our staff raised $1,400 for basic necessities for homeless residents of York Region. Thanks Sonali & Angelica! Hopefully we’ll see fewer folks in such distress next year.

Our team in court today!

Great news! Province set to announce significant financial eligibility threshold increase for qualifying to receive legal aid help. More Ontarians will qualify. ⁦Doug Downey⁩ ⁦Legal Aid Ontario⁩ qpbriefing.com/news/province-…

So proud of our Dream Team for their awesome advocacy in court this week in defence of our most vulnerable citizens. Congrats Sharon, Michelle & Curtis!