Ideally, less than 30% of your income is spent on housing. Almost half (47.4%) of Nanaimo’s renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
Learn MoreThe final data highlights the dire need for increased affordable housing and improved services for those facing homelessness.
Learn MoreMany people experiencing homelessness are facing health challenges; 61% have a mental health challenge, 41% have a medical issue and 24% have an acquired brain injury.
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We unite the organizations, citizens and governments that support our community’s most vulnerable residents.
Nanaimo’s Affordable Housing National Housing DayPeople experiencing homelessness
Have been homeless for
more than six months
Are from Nanaimo
Safety, trustworthiness and partnerships are the key to promoting healing. Trauma-informed practice means being committed to collective learning and action, committed to a culture of learning together.
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Every night volunteers load up their van and travel around Nanaimo to distribute food, clothing and bedding to people experiencing homelessness.
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Why is it so difficult to change our negative behaviours?
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To better understand where the population of people facing homelessness is coming from, we looked at the overall demand estimates for affordable housing in Nanaimo.
Read MoreIf you’re looking for mental health support, shelter, addictions treatment, food banks and more, bc211can help.
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