Editorial: Proper housing can save lives

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Editorial from the Times Colonist is response to the recent Megaphone report on deaths of those experiencing homelessness.

It’s no secret that life is hard for the homeless. Now a report indicates that life for the homeless is also short. We have made the case before, backed by many studies, that providing housing for the homeless saves taxpayers money, but we should focus first on saving lives.

Read the Editorial: Editorial: Proper housing can save lives

Source: Times Colonist

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