What we do
We bring together non-profit organizations, governments and concerned citizens to develop and drive solutions to end homelessness.
Lack of Affordable Housing
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.
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There are almost 8,000 people experiencing or at risk of experiencing homelessness every year in Nanaimo. This is how our community plans to take action.
Learn MoreHealth Needs are High
Many 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’re devastated to hear about the recent deaths of Deanna Williams and Amy Watts. Both women had given back to their community as peer outreach workers while they personally experienced homelessness and worked to rebuild their lives. ![]()
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This news only reinforces the urgent need for action and investment to end Nanaimo’s homelessness crisis and provide safety for our most vulnerable residents. We mourn the untimely, unfair loss of both Deanna and Amy and send our thoughts to their families, friends and communities.![]()
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‘People are worried’: Fear grows in Nanaimo after two women found dead
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In her own words, Deanna Williams said she was going to make it off the streets.
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Our member organization Pacifica Housing is doing great things. 🙌![]()
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#endhomelessness #nanaimobc #NHC #NanaimoHomelessCoalitionBlaine had been moving between shelters and the street for almost a year before he chanced upon Pacifica Housing’s Downtown Outreach Resource Services one snowy day. He believes it was fate. “I don’t know where I’d be without Pacifica,” he says.![]()
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Blaine has come a long way on his journey with Pacifica. From living in a shelter, to temporary accommodation in a hotel room, to a supportive housing unit, and finally, to his very own bachelor suite in the private market, Blaine’s success story demonstrates the need for housing support services in the community. Click here to read more about Blaine: ow.ly/aJvC50F2vKm
