Homelessness exists in York Region and the results of the first province-wide count of homelessness reveal at least 389 people as experiencing homelessness in our Region.
During a four-day period in April 2018, York Region mobilized citizen volunteers, community organizations and staff to conduct a homeless count called I Count – I’m not just a number. Results from the count are intended to serve as a snapshot and reflect the minimum number of people who are experiencing homelessness in York Region.
“For most residents, York Region is a vibrant and prosperous place to live and work. Unfortunately for some, being homeless or at risk of homelessness is a daily reality that we want to change,” said York Region Chairman and CEO Wayne Emmerson. “The I Count survey was an opportunity to find people in our communities who are experiencing homelessness and better understand why. This information will help to shed light on the needs and barriers facing residents and target services even more appropriately.”
Results of the count revealed there is no ‘typical’ profile of someone experiencing homelessness. People surveyed ranged in age, household composition, income and reasons why they become homeless. |
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