Homelessness, not a choice or personal failing, can be caused by even missing a week’s work, expert says

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• Post published:July 27, 2022
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Sarah Tilley of Gilbert Centre talks about homelessness problem in Barrie and what services her organization offers.

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Barrie’s Housing Advocates Protest ‘Harmful Proposed Pilot Project’

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• Post published:June 14, 2022
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Advocates and activists spoke in favor of an approach which they say helps homeless people rather than punishing them.

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Council recognizes emergency shelter and homelessness service workers for supporting ‘least fortunate’

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• Post published:February 16, 2022
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“They are the frontline to the frontline,” said Sara Peddle, executive director of David Busby Centre, about the centre's staff.

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