“I’m sorry, we don’t have any beds at the moment.” It’s a phrase I say over and over throughout the day. I offer the caller other numbers at which to seek shelter, only to hear that those shelters are also full or they don’t feel safe going there. I had to turn away nearly 40 women from our shelter one recent week alone. Read More
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Telford: Homelessness for women and gender-diverse People in Ottawa is getting worse
Published in 2022 municipal election, affordable housing, Columnists, Cornerstone House, housing and homelessness, Opinion and Women's Issues
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