Additional Shelter Spaces and Continued Outreach Planned in Response to Winter Storm for Those Experiencing Homelessness

Waterloo Region – In preparation for the winter storm, Region of Waterloo Housing Services will deploy its Extreme Cold Weather Procedures. This will see additional emergency shelter spaces provided, as well as continued outreach efforts to those currently experiencing homelessness, including connecting individuals to available Warming Centres.

As part of this process, additional support is being made available to region-funded Emergency Shelters, Street Outreach Programs and Drop-in Programs to provide expanded services where possible. This includes opening more shelter beds and encouraging those living in encampments to seek shelter.

The Region’s Pocket Card Guide to Services provides a list of locations and contact information for shelters, drop-in services, and street outreach throughout Waterloo Region.

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