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July 17, 2021

Dealing with the reality of homelessness

A homeless encampment is set up behind St. PaulöÏÓãÊÓƵapp Basilica in downtown Toronto, across the street from The Good Shepherd.

The tents in city parks, men and women gathered under TorontoöÏÓãÊÓƵapp Gardiner Expressway, lean-tos and sleeping bags scattered through ravines, camp fires among the alder trees near the beaches — none of this is new to Toronto. But it has become a lot more visible since COVID came to town.

Published in Canada
April 25, 2020

Homeless advocates make a plea for help

Protesters keep their distance at Toronto City Hall while demanding action for the homeless.

Doctors and homeless advocates are demanding government action to address what they call an inadequate response to COVID-19 outbreaks among TorontoöÏÓãÊÓƵapp homeless.

Published in Canada
May 8, 2018

Catholic Women's League forms a relationship with the homeless

From left, Chimene Boyce, Tracey FErguson, CWL Toronto president Ann D'Souza and Deacon Robert Kinghorn.

Chimene Boyce ran away from home at 15 and spent years living on the streets. She has some simple advice for people wanting to help the homeless.

Published in Canada