Eighty-eight shelter beds, more mobile outreach to London’s homeless encampments but limited money for daytime drop-in spots. City politicians will debate two staff recommendations to address London’s homelessness crisis over the next year that include enhanced support for people living rough and 88 shelter beds, but limited funding for existing day programs. The two […]
A London shelter, Ark Aid Street Mission, expresses concern over proposed city hall funding plans for homelessness initiatives. City politicians will consider recommendations including enhanced outreach and 88 shelter beds, but Ark Aid's director says the proposed $3 million allocation for 70 emergency shelter spaces is insufficient to maintain current service levels, forcing them to re-evaluate services. A separate recommendation includes stable funding for 18 women's beds at the Salvation Army Centre of Hope.
