Vulnerable.

• Alpha House outreach vehicles back on the streets thanks to generosity of community members, local tire shop

  A local not-for-profit’s outreach efforts are now back up and running after several of its vans were vandalized in a northeast Calgary parking lot last weekend.

  Canada

  Aug 18
  
• Checking in with the Lethbridge shelter as Blood Tribe settles in as operator

  The Blood Tribe Department of Health aims to offer supports that are "culturally appropriate", with a high number of Indigenous clients accessing their services.

  Canada

  Apr 17
  
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• Regina police find missing vulnerable 17-year-old girl

  Regina police said a 17-year-old girl with an intellectual disability and who is considered vulnerable went missing on Thursday around 1:55 p.m. in the 200 block of Hodsman Road.

  Canada

  Mar 17
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• ‘They can clean you completely out’: Seniors being defrauded using distraction technique

  Calgary police are asking people to be on a look out for thieves using distraction techniques to steal credit cards.

  Crime

  Feb 19
• Kingston homeless population vulnerable as temperature plummets

  Organizations brace for cold and extend hours to help homeless individuals survive and stay warm when an anticipated polar vortex hits Kingston on Friday.

  Canada

  Feb 1
• London, Ont.’s updated winter response to homelessness now in progress, social agencies say

  London, Ont., has again teamed up with local partner agencies to deliver their winter homelessness response, including drop-in spaces as well as food, laundry and showers.

  Canada

  Dec 7, 2022
• Colder weather highlights ongoing needs of Lethbridge homeless population

  "There is definitely a need for more resources for vulnerable people in Lethbridge, and I think that becomes more apparent during the winter months."

  Health

  Nov 1, 2022
• Residents get first look at Kelowna, B.C.’s new homeless shelter

  Despite the building being ready for opening, a shortage of night staff is hindering that from happening, and those on the street are left waiting.

  Trending

  Oct 7, 2022
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• Pop-up care village comes to Calgary to help the city’s most vulnerable

  On Tuesday, Be the Change YYC hosted the city’s first ever pop-up care village, bringing anyone experiencing systemic vulnerabilities in contact with much-needed services.

  Canada

  Sep 27, 2022
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• Parks Canada cancels camping event in Montreal amid criticism over unhoused people

  Advocates that help Montreal's vulnerable populations say the initiative comes off as a bad joke as the city's authorities frequently dismantle encampments for the homeless.

  Canada

  Jul 3, 2022