No single approach will solve the housing crisis, but Adsum wants to see much more emphasis placed on building, maintaining and renovating #housing that is considered truly affordable. #AffordableHousing
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Come work with Adsum! The full job description can be found here: https://t.co/0w0VFka00D
To apply pls submit cover letter & resume to [email protected]
Earlier today, Adsum staff testified at the @nsgov Standing Committee on Community Services on Moving Toward an Epidemic-Level Response to Intimate Partner Violence.
"In situations where health risks are worsened by extreme heat, caseworkers may refer individuals to local charities such as St. Vincent de Paul or churches," says spokesperson for @nsgov Another burden placed on charities snd clients. https://t.co/ML8VDm9NMh
Looking back on our last fiscal year, we continue to be amazed by the generosity of those who make the work possible, for believing in our vision & supporting our mission. Together we move closer to the day when everyone will have a safe, permanent home.
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Here’s one more reminder to stay hydrated Halifax & to share water & shade if you can, esp with folks who are not housed.
Imagine having public water stations. Here’s a model that checks all the boxes: easy access, design and equity.
Til then, share water, stay safe.
Millions spent on temporary ‘band-aids’ yet there’s a doubling of people experiencing homelessness in the past 2 yrs. The govt needs to just build the damn housing - permanent & affordable housing. And help people have more money to live.
Sharing our response to the release of the 2024 PiT Count Report: Everyone Counts in HRM. Pls scroll through this thread for our statement as well as Adsum’s submission regarding families’ experiences with homelessness.
For the full report, visit: https://t.co/iWz81aMs4o
Message to the legislative committee on health: Nova Scotians need action NOW on intimate partner violence. There’s been enough learning; turn talk to action. Prevention is key.
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Today a candidate for Prime Minister suggested he would change Canada’s Criminal Code to criminalize people staying in encampments and used language that dehumanizes those experiencing homelessness and health crises.
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Call out for MEN’s winter coats. Aside from sheltering almost 200 people at The Bridge, community members are stopping by in need of winter coats. Please help if you can.
Drop off anytime at 101 Wyse Road, Dartmouth.
As temperatures drop, too many Nova Scotians are still sleeping outdoors with few options.
In addition to providing more & better warming and shelter services in real time, we again call on this government to prioritize the permanent affordable housing options Nova Scotians need.
Thankful for this article. Showing people the very real tragic loss of mothers, sisters, aunts, friends, daughters. All that exuded so much light for others.
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