Homeless Women
Hotline for victims of human trafficking goes live in Canada in 200 languages
The multilingual, accessible hotline, an initiative of the Canadian Center to End Human Trafficking, launched at 7 a.m. ET on Wednesday. Continue reading
Kingston homelessness data shows progress, but challenges remain: city official
The City of Kingston’s director of housing and social services says recent data shows some improvement in addressing homelessness, but there is still work to be done. Continue reading
Montreal women’s shelters raise alarm over lack of beds for homeless women
A lack of shelter space for homeless women in Montreal is forcing them to sleep on the streets. Continue reading
Why some New Westminster moms don’t want a project housing homeless women in their ‘hood
By Jesse Ferreras Online Journalist
“There is a school right here and our property prices will plummet.” Continue reading
Child sexual exploitation in Canada: survivors reveal terrifying reality
Survivors of sexual exploitation and human trafficking in Canada share their stories to raise awareness and help others. Continue reading
Edmonton developer donates $3M building to benefit homeless new moms
By Scott Johnston Reporter
It’s not every day you hear about a $3-million building being donated. But that’s what Gene Dub did to provide a new home for otherwise homeless pregnant young women. Continue reading
Free shopping spree for Montreal-area homeless women
By Felicia Parrillo Reporter
Around 150 women from 35 Montreal-area homeless shelters went on a shopping spree, for free. Continue reading
Montreal increases funding to support homeless women
By Phil Carpenter Photojournalist
Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante says the city will give an additional $15,000 to Herstreet, a non-profit organization that helps homeless women Continue reading