York Region charity urging religious groups to offer shelter space to tackle homeless crisis | CBC News
Briefly

Blue Door CEO Michael Braithwaite highlights the urgent need for more faith-based groups to offer shelter space, responding to rising homelessness and dwindling affordable housing options.
Braithwaite reports that the Mosaic Out of The Cold program expects to serve over 600 unique individuals this year, indicating a growing demand for shelter services.
The program, with the participation of groups like Wideman Mennonite Church, aims to utilize underused religious spaces to provide critical support for the homeless.
Sheryl Wideman emphasizes the church's role in the initiative, reflecting a long-standing commitment to community support, stating, 'It's important that my church provide support'.
Read at www.cbc.ca
[
|
]