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Mayor looks to address men’s homelessness
April 15, 2021 · 0 Comments
By Sam Odrowski
While women and children who find themselves homeless or in a dangerous living situation have safe spaces to seek reprieve locally, there are currently no shelter services in Orangeville for men.
To address this issue, Mayor Sandy Brown brought forward a Notice of Motion at the Town’s April 12 Council meeting, notifying councillors that he’s looking to create a Mayor’s Special Committee on men’s homelessness.
The committee will explore options and approach various stakeholders to research the issue, with the goal of resolving the men’s emergency shelter problem in Orangeville.
In reading the motion, Mayor Brown said: “Women and children find themselves in difficult circumstances, sometimes homeless, are supported by a strong network, including Dufferin Child and Family Services and Family Transition Place. And whereas there are men that can also find themselves in difficult circumstances, including homeless. And whereas the Town of Orangeville is a caring and benevolent community, it should be offered in support to men in need.”
A full motion and vote will take place at Council’s next meeting on April 26.
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