A SHORT BACKGROUND
The video below was put out by the City of Vancouver detailing the homeless situation and the count conducted of the homeless in Vancouver a part of their goal to eliminate homeless in Vancouver by 2015. It also points out that although homelessness is prevalent in the Downtown Eastside, there are homeless living in all parts of Vancouver.
Why such a large number of homeless in Vancouver?
This article in The Huffington Post explains how there are still a large number of homeless are living in Vancouver, it also explains why the mayor believes there is still a large homeless issue.
Lookout Society is a charitable, non-profit group that provides services for the homeless. Visit the Lookout Society's website to see what they believe are the main causes of homelessness.
Lookout Society is a charitable, non-profit group that provides services for the homeless. Visit the Lookout Society's website to see what they believe are the main causes of homelessness.
Possible Solutions?
This story on Global News is one example of the many possible solutions to homelessness. This idea was put forward by the City of Vancouver. This is in addition to other ideas our current city council has already put into action (creating more social housing, for example. Can you think of a creative way to end or reduce homelessness?
Share your ideas
What do you think are major causes of homelessness in Vancouver, and what do you think are some programs or ideas that would help to solve the problem of homelessness in Vancouver? Click on the button below to join the discussion. Your post should be 200-250 words in length.