Changes to Out of the Cold Program means long-term housing fix a goal in Region of Waterloo
Posted Dec 9, 2016 02:34:07 PM.
Last Updated Dec 14, 2016 11:54:33 AM.
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In the past few years, the Region of Waterloo’s “Out of the Cold” program has transitioned. It no longer offers overnight stays, and instead limits the visit to meals only, with most locations doors closing between 8 pm and 10 pm.
The program originally started as a short-term fix for fighting homelessness in the Region, but ended up running for the past 15 years.
Deb Schlichter, the Director of Housing Services for the Region says, “we’re really looking at ending homelessness, and to end homelessness we need to find appropriate places for homes, for everybody rather than just a temporary accommodation.”
Locations include:
Saint Louis Church in Waterloo on Sunday’s.
Church of the Holy Saviour in Waterloo on Sunday’s.
Saint Matthew’s Church in Kitchener on Wednesday’s.
First United Church in Waterloo on Friday’s.