The City of Toronto recently released its Homelessness Services Capital Infrastructure Strategy (HSCIS), which is a 10 year plan to expand the support provided to members of the unhoused community. The city plans to build 20 new shelters by the year 2033 and has already announced the locations of 6. Each of these shelters are designed to serve approximately 80 people and will accommodate many diverse groups. The shelters are driven by a focus of helping residents transition to stable housing, and these particular sites were chosen based on the demonstrated need in the area and suitability of the property in question. Additionally, the city announced that there will be an increase in services provided during the winter, including the activation of Metro Hall as a warming centre at -5℃ rather than -15℃, as was the case in previous years. The Jimmie Simpson Recreation Centre will also be activated when temperatures reach -15℃ or colder, increasing the number of Warming Centres to 7. The cold weather that we have been experiencing recently has caused incredibly harsh conditions for the homeless community, and so it is crucial that the City of Toronto continues to expand its efforts to aid those who may be suffering.
For more information about the new shelters that are being planned you can visit www.toronto.ca/newsshelters
For more information about the Winter Services Plan you can visit https://www.toronto.ca/community-people/housing-shelter/homeless-help/about-torontos-shelter-system/winter-services-plan-for-people-experiencing-homelessness/
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