New Learning Module: Homelessness in the Comox Valley
Hey I just heard the new ”BIG” question that the students chose for the new learning module. It’s on Homelessness in the Comox Valley. I wanted to get a headstart so I’ve posted some links for our group to check out. Let’s talk tomorrow about what direction our project might take.
Links for Homelessness:
| povnet.org An online resource for advocates, people on welfare, and community groups and individuals involved in anti-poverty work. Find up-to-date information about resources in British Columbia and Canada. | Comox Valley Record April 16th, 2009 Housing Still Unaffordable |
| CTV.CA April 13th, 2009 Disabled homeless man’s death ‘disturbing’ | Royal Canadian Mounted Police: Courtenay, B.C. January, 2007“Homeless man begs to go to jail.” |
| CBC News March 5th, 2009 on “homelessness” | Courtenay Mayor’s Task Force on Homelessness October 2008 |
| B.C. Housing Agencies April 2008 | Comox Valley Regional District’s Commission on Homelessness April 24th, 2008 |
| Vancouver Sun April 20th, 2009 The High Cost of Homelessness ”The study maintains homelessness is prevalent in small, rural communities, but is less visible because there are fewer services and more discrimination. Based on research, the report estimated homeless numbers range from about 10 people in Revelstoke to between 250 and 300 in places like Courtenay, Vernon and Dawson Creek.” |
Comox Valley Homeless and Housing Survey Results: “Moving into Action” November 2006
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| Community Resource Data Base: Sonshine Lunch Club | Lush Valley Food Action Society: Comox Valley / Links to community resources: Food Bank, Sonshine Lunch club etc. |
