Cold Hands Warm Hearts
411 4th Ave North Saskatoon, SK, Canada

City of Saskatoons Cold Weather Strategy. Please share and donate socks, blankets and warm clothing to appropriate shelters. https://static1.squarespace.com//Saskatoon%27s+Cold+Weathe

Keep the Teens busy and out of the streets !!!!

Did you know that in 2016 a survey was conducted for LGBTQ+ youths and that 40% of them had already suffered in experiencing homelessness and other barriers when it comes to housing? Taking the study further, data collected showed 20-40% of Canada’s homeless persons identify as queer or transgender. Even with the operating youth homes within the city being supportive of LGBTQ+ youths, it’s found that other youths in the homes aren’t always so kind. In addition, the city opera...ted homes are all gender segregated which poses issue. So it’s exciting to hear about and share OUTSaskatoons first Pride Home for those ages 16 to 21 identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, two spirit, intersex, or queer! This is Canada’s first long-term home where the young people are able to stay as long as they need right up until they turn 21 years of age. To learn more about this exciting progress check out: www.outvisions.com//canada-first-long-term-lgbtq-home-open

Shining some light on percentages and numbers within Saskatoon. Homelessness... Total of homeless counted: 475 (2018) Sheltered homeless: 297 (2018)... Unsheltered homeless: 178 (2018) Percentage experiencing... Episodic homelessness: 41.5% (2018) Chronic homelessness: 55.3% (2018) Hidden homeless: 18.1% Housing... 1 bedroom vacancy rate: 7.8% (2018) 2 bedroom vacancy rate: 8.8% (2018) Average rent cost {bachelor}: $701/mo (2018) Average rent cost {1 bedroom}: $912/mo (2018) Average rent cost {2 bedroom}: $1,100/mo (2018) Information retrieved from: www.homelesshub.ca/community-profile/saskatoon

Kurt Dahl of One Bad Son you rock!!! Every dollar goes to help those affected by homelessness and HIV.