Our Place sees mealtime surge in December

,

Our Place has seen a spike in demand in recent weeks.

 

Our Place Society served 40,780 meals in December. In the same month in 2012, it served 28,038. “We are definitely seeing more demand,” said executive director Don Evans.

Read the article: Our Place sees mealtime surge in December

Source: Times Colonist

Author: Sarah Petrescu

/by
You might also like
Update on View Towers
Coalition targets youth homelessness
Homeless Graffiti Attack
Homeless Youth are Hidden Victims of Society
Greater Victoria housing provider looks west to help youth at risk
An aging population in financial limbo and a housing crisis
CFAX Interview with Stephen Gaetz
Cost of living weighs heavily on Greater Victoria residents

In Crisis?:

If you require urgent emotional support, including having thoughts of suicide and other mental health issues, please call Vancouver Island Crisis Line: 1-888-494-3888.

Youth (under 25 years of age) may access youthspace.ca for online emotional support.

For other resources, including shelter availability, visit bc211.ca


Youth

Learn more >


Peer Housing Support

Learn more >


In Crisis?

Learn more >


Face 2 Face with Stigma

Learn more >


Aboriginal Coalition

Learn more >


Members

Learn more >



©2022 Greater Victoria Coalition to End Homelessness | BN: 842615221BC0001 | website by Caorda

Donate to GVCEH


Donate Now

Get in touch

Unit 211 – 611 Discovery Street
Victoria, BC V8T 5G4

(236) 638-3683

About Us



©2020 GVCEH
BN: 842615221RR0001
website by Caorda