The City of Lethbridge is half way through its five year community plan to eliminate homelessness.
In just two and a half years since launching the five year plan, Housing Specialist Wally Czech, tells Global News the number of people living on the street has dropped by nearly 70 per cent.
As part of the movement, Social Housing in Action is co-hosting its 7th bi-annual ‘Project Homeless Connect.’
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The event gives people in the community who are struggling to meet basic needs for themselves and their families access to resources.
50 agencies are scheduled to take part in Project Homeless Connect, and will offer services including haircuts, legal advice, and clothing vouchers.
Czech adds he’s impressed with the progress that’s been made in the city in reducing homelessness but there’s still room to improve.
“If everyone participates in ending homelessness in one way or another, we’re all going to benefit. Whether it be financially, or whether it be in having a safe community it doesn’t matter. That’s why everyone needs to be involved because it’s going to benefit everyone,” he says.
Anyone looking to get involved can volunteer or donate necessities to Salvation Army’s Family Services.
Project Homeless Connect takes place Saturday, March 31st at Fritz Sick Memorial Gym.
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