Peterborough Poverty.

• 30% more on homeless by-name list in Peterborough compared to 2021: staff report

  A new staff report recommends city council approve $60,000 to the Peterborough Drug Strategy and $185,000 to the CMHA for a new mobile crisis intervention team staff member.

  Economy

  May 5, 2022
  
• Peterborough appeals to businesses, organizations for shelter bed space

  The appeal comes in the wake of a growing tent city on municipal property, including Victoria Park.

  Health

  Jul 24, 2019
  
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• Tent city in Peterborough continues to grow as officials seek solutions

  After the recent closure of a local homeless shelter, many displaced people in Peterborough have turned to camping on municipal property.

  Canada

  Jul 16, 2019
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• Poverty group wants Peterborough to fund more shelter space

  Members of the group say there's a severe shortage of space in Peterborough's shelters. As the city council begins debating the 2018 budget, the group is asking for more dollars to help combat homelessness.

  Canada

  Nov 22, 2017
• Peterborough Salvation Army issues call for Christmas donations to help those in need

  Seasonal donations are helpful, local organizations say, but attention to issues of poverty is needed year-round.

  Canada

  Nov 13, 2017