Shelters reaching capacity as influx of refugees move to Waterloo Region
An already overburdened system appears to be facing a new strain as asylum seekers and refugees without a place to live are forced into local shelters.
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An already overburdened system appears to be facing a new strain as asylum seekers and refugees without a place to live are forced into local shelters.
A partnership between Cambridge Shelter and The Community Company is providing an employment opportunity to people who have left the shelter, which they say will go a long way in helping people stay housed.
Cambridge Shelter has partnered with The Community Program to kick off In Our Backyard, a landscaping business meant to further foster the growth of shelter graduates
After a generous season of giving over the holidays, staff at The Bridges shelter in Cambridge need time to catch up on sorting donations.
The executive director of the Cambridge Shelter Corp., also known as The Bridges, says normally at this time of year, there would be no beds available for people experiencing homelessness. But there are right now and staff aren't sure why.