Nova Scotia non-profit forced to make ‘impossible decisions’ amid housing crisis

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An organization in Nova Scotia that provides housing support for women and families is sounding the alarm over homelessness in Halifax.

Adsum for Women & Children says they’re receiving more and more requests for help from people who have no safe place to go.

“For instance, the other day we had one bed become available in one of our programs and we had six families that were calling, needing immediate support.So far this month, Adsum has received more than 90 calls from families — including those with children — who have nowhere to go.Adsum has a variety of different services, including a hotel program and an emergency shelter. Currently, Adsum is supporting a total of 105 families, including 197 children.

“We’ve got an array of reasons for people calling,” said Hansford. “The cost of living right now is just extraordinary.”China’s Xi Jinping says ‘no force’ can stop ‘reunion’ with Taiwan The issue of homelessness, housing insecurity, and the cost of living is one that resonates with almost everyone, said Hansford.

Source: Real Estate Daily Report (realestatedailyreport.net)

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