Most people are living pay cheque to pay cheque, while some are simply getting by. hence, HOMELESSNESS is just a step away.
Welcome to 2016 Calgary AB, our economy is in dire straits, people are feeling it to the core. The lineup for income support have increased in volume, people are waiting in lines as early as 4:30 - 5:00 AM to get an application form. Sad thing, the office doors open at 8:15 AM, no guarantee one will be issued.
Out of desperation and their quest to get application ,candidates, go to numerous offices until they are fortunate enough to attain. Our Government appear abstract from this important issue.
To date over 14,000 Calgary households are at risk of becoming homeless and having their lives changed forever.
When will someone step to the table and put workable solutions out for all? We will certainly have another homeless pandemic in Calgary as it was in early 2004?
A new snapshot study of homelessness in Alberta reveals that more than half of that population lives in Calgary.
Alberta Point-in-Time Count of Homelessness,
This was a poll in 2014:
What would be the most effective solution to homelessness in Calgary?
Total Votes: 1,748
We must remember :
FACT: At least 40% of Calgary’s homeless population is employed.
Homelessness are regular people. It's a state of where they are at, normal people.
The following link show a 24% increase of Albertans needing help in 2015.
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/food-bank-report-spike-alberta-national-1.3322398
http://www.albertafoodbanks.org/news/alberta-leads-country-increased-food-bank-use.
People can be so apathetic. They continue to ignore the real people trapped inpoverty and homelessness. It's almost maddening.
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