For the past two years, the Nanaimo Homeless Coalition has worked to become a hub of accurate and timely information about homelessness in Nanaimo. Through our communications, we have told the stories of people facing homelessness, featured many dedicated frontline workers, and offered up-to-date information about programs, resources and funding opportunities. While focusing on what’s […]
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BC Housing is preparing to open new supportive housing at 702 Nicol street later this month. Supportive housing is subsidized housing that offers on-site support for residents that are struggling with, or at risk of experiencing homelessness. Each resident has a self-contained unit with a kitchenette and bathroom and has access to staff who are […]
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With a growing number of people facing homelessness, there is also an increase in acts of violence against them. Learn why people without housing are at a higher risk of being victimized.
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Canada is facing a substance use and opioid crisis; a complex social and health issue that’s causing 20 deaths in Canada every single day. Substance use and homelessness have a long history and are well connected, but the opioid crisis is worsening the situation and significantly increasing the risk and negative impacts for vulnerable Canadians. […]
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As reflected in many Canadian communities, Nanaimo has seen unprecedented increases in the cost of living over the last few years. Nanaimo is also facing a housing affordability crisis, making it difficult to find housing for those with a modest income and near impossible for vulnerable and low-income residents. Facts about Nanaimo’s Affordable Housing Crisis […]
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The people around us who we love and care for are the most important people in our lives. What happens when you don’t have those people? Or you can’t rely on them for support? Or they harm you? Across Canada, thousands of people every year find themselves facing difficult relationships and having to choose between […]
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Imagine how much your life could change if you were diagnosed with a serious ailment or injury, especially one that requires regular care, expensive medications and/or treatment that leaves you unable to function. Now imagine that you don’t have any family to call on for support, and you’re living paycheque to paycheque without any savings. […]
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World Homeless Day and Homelessness Action Week happen annually in October and are important campaigns to get involved with to raise awareness of homelessness in Nanaimo, dispel myths and misconceptions of people experiencing homelessness, all while learning about how to take action in the local community. Homelessness in Nanaimo Nanaimo is experiencing a homelessness and […]
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