Victoria mother struggles to find housing after losing business during pandemic

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After losing her business amid the COVID-19 pandemic, a Victoria mother and her 13-year-old son have found themselves experiencing homelessness.

“Without a doubt, the number one issue in our community right now in relation to poverty is the housing affordability crisis,” said Douglas King, executive director at Together Against Poverty .Sign up for our newsletter to get breaking news and daily digests sent to your email.King says the number of people seeking TAPS services has increased throughout the pandemic.

King adds that there should be a bigger push to keep existing housing affordable, instead of solely focusing on adding more housing.

 

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Bunch of capitalists saying she didn't try hard enough WHEN ITS OUR GOVERNMENTS RESPONSIBILITY TO TAKE CARE OF US. We cant make taxes, or pay taxes without a damn economy!!!!! Stop letting the USA corrupt your damn brain, and take care of eachother!

Weatherman2709 Call M'Akola housing in Campbell River there are empty units in our low income complex 300 Robron, keep being a squeaky wheel.

It is terrible and sad.Too MANY in this situation.

Please help her find a home and get her business back and supporting her family. Amen.

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