Hamilton Encampment Support Network

Hamilton Encampment Support Network (HESN) is a volunteer-run advocacy network supporting the growing community of houseless and unhoused Hamiltonians

[Hamilton Encampment Support Network @HamOntESN]

During last night’s public budget deliberations, we filled council chambers alongside countless community members, demanding councillors reject the proposed $12 million increase to the Hamilton Police Services budget.

Read our statement below.

#AnotherHamiltonIsPossible

[Diana Chan McNally @DianaCMcNally]

We've been through this before, @cityoftoronto. If government can't — or won't — shelter everyone who needs it, the public is the last line of defence. Tiny Tiny Homes are keeping people safe — especially in the midst of snowstorms! https://t.co/DgPAqrsC1n

[Hamilton Encampment Support Network @HamOntESN]

Engage your candidates here⬇️ #FreeAccessibleHousingNow
#NoEncampmentBanOnStolenLand

[Diana Chan McNally @DianaCMcNally]

Today, I launched an election campaign with members of the newly formed Ontario Coalition for the Rights of Homeless People (OCRHP). We demand that the next provincial government:

1. Commit to building the housing that Ontarians both need and that is their fundamental right.

2. Reject the removal of homeless people's Charter-protected rights by abusing the Notwithstanding Clause.

3. Have a concrete and compassionate plan to address homelessness.

https://t.co/lBjjylClwC

[Disability Justice Network of Ontario @djnontario]

Want to join our work on this? sign up on the form on https://t.co/9kQgGJeLIe and let your candidates know too! This is a platform not just for an election, but for new paths forward for Ontario. We need bold, real action now.

[Ameil J. Joseph Ph.D. (he/him) @ajesusjoseph]

Its just too many imaginary threats and promises and not enough doing anything to help anyone.

[HamiltonACORN @AcornHamilton]

We are here at city hall! We oppose both motions today that will hurt #HamOnt renters. No cuts/delays/changes to the Safe Apartment Bylaw, renoviction bylaw and Tenant Support Program. Motions coming up soon! Tune in here https://t.co/snA59y1q3r

[Disability Justice Network of Ontario @djnontario]

DJNO, @DisabilityPM, @ODSPAction & disabled organizers from around Ontario have put together a new post-election platform: https://t.co/xPUOo1WzgB. Friends, this is bigger than any election. Enough is enough—30 years of austerity & social murder of disabled people needs to end.

[HamiltonACORN @AcornHamilton]

We are back at City Hall this morning for the 9:30 am Council meeting! ACORN is urging Council to vote against any changes/cuts to the Tenant Support Program, Safe Apartment Bylaw and Renoviction Bylaw. #HamOnt watch here https://t.co/0PuWqXrFiv

[Disability Justice Network of Ontario @djnontario]

Critically important timeline from @HamOntESN as @cityofhamilton votes (again) on these issues today including deplorable attacks on @HamiltonJustice for supporting unhoused people in their access to justice.

[Hamilton Community Legal Clinic @HamiltonJustice]

Tenants Rights Workshop: Gain essential knowledge on navigating your rights as a renter.

Wednesday February 26, 2025
Philpott Church, 84 York Blvd
7pm

Questions or to RSVP: [email protected]

Childcare and Spanish interpretation available.

[Hamilton Centre for Civic Inclusion (HCCI) @HCCI1]

We are disheartened to see this motion come forward to defund the important work supporting low-income tenants in #HamOnt . We stand by @HamiltonJustice and implore all City councillors to vote against any motion that harms some of the most vulnerable residents of our city.

[Ameil J. Joseph Ph.D. (he/him) @ajesusjoseph]

Maybe take a closer look into where your gaze is being steered away from by those persistant misinformation based policy proposals.

[Hamilton Encampment Support Network @HamOntESN]

"This will take some time as we roll this out... it will be important for council and the community to understand ... there will not be everyone gone from parks when we wake up” 4/4

[Hamilton Encampment Support Network @HamOntESN]

What’s coming next? Feb 12: Council votes on budget motions New/deferred budget motions will be voted on, and approved motions will be ratified. Mayor Horwath will then have 10 days to to veto any ratified motions. A 2/3 majority vote would overrule the Mayor. 1/4

[Hamilton Encampment Support Network @HamOntESN]

Feb 12: Council votes on budget
motions. Feb 26: City staff report
March 5: Council to ratify motion to
end encampment protocol. March 6: Encampment protocol officially rescinded. 25/25

[Hamilton Encampment Support Network @HamOntESN]

March 5: Council to ratify motion to
end encampment protocol. March 6: Encampment protocol officially rescinded. City staff have said, 3/4

[Hamilton Encampment Support Network @HamOntESN]

#Hamont Council is meeting right now and Danko has tabled motions attempting to gut funding for @HCLC and to scrutinize & punish community orgs supporting unhoused folks.🧵1/https://pub https://t.co/10JLAnBeV8

[Hamilton Encampment Support Network @HamOntESN]

The agenda for today's
City Council meeting was updated at the last minute yet again. In addition to previous motions, a new motion from Clir. Danko calls to cut funding for the Hamilton Community Legal Clinic specifically. 24/25

[Hamilton Encampment Support Network @HamOntESN]

Feb 12: Council votes on budget
motions. Feb 26: City staff report
March 5: Council to ratify motion to
end encampment protocol. March 6: Encampment protocol officially rescinded. 25/25

[Hamilton Encampment Support Network @HamOntESN]

🚨🚨🚨Check out this timeline from August 2024 - February 2025 to see what's been happening with encampments in Hamilton over the last six months. 1/25

[Hamilton Encampment Support Network @HamOntESN]

The agenda for today's
City Council meeting was updated at the last minute yet again. In addition to previous motions, a new motion from Clir. Danko calls to cut funding for the Hamilton Community Legal Clinic specifically. 24/25