North Point Douglas residents look to resolve homelessness problem – Winnipeg
North Level Douglas residents want to resolve a rising homelessness downside they are saying is just getting worse.
Encampments have been popping up in parks, alongside the river banks, in addition to behind the signal that welcomes individuals to the neighbourhood.
Residents say they’re involved about what these encampments are abandoning, resembling needles.
“The encampments that we’re seeing simply create a prolific quantity of rubbish,” stated Howard Warren, spokesperson for the Residents Affiliation.
“Now all these naturalized bushes are trampled.”
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The Residents Affiliation held a gathering Thursday night time to debate the problem and it’s trying towards partnering with a neighborhood group known as St. Boniface Streetlinks.
The group provides a hands-on strategy to homelessness via social help, assist with dependancy, assist with psychological well being, and help in getting a roof over their heads, Warren stated.
North Level Douglas Coun. Ross Eadie stated town’s present strategy could possibly be significantly better.
“There are some areas alongside the river in North Level Douglas that individuals don’t use as park area and stuff. I would like that we direct them there — maintain them out of our parks as a result of households are afraid,” he stated.
The issue has change into considerably worse for the reason that pandemic, Warren and Eadie famous.
