Why Warehousing Homeless People Doesn’t Work—And What Does
Update: 2025-04-14
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If we want to end homelessness, we must fix the system meant to help—starting with our shelters. In this podcast episode, we speak with Sandra Clarkson, CEO of Calgary Drop-In Centre, and James Hughes, CEO of the Old Brewery Mission in Montreal—two of Canada’s largest and oldest homeless service providers. They share how their organizations are breaking away from the outdated model of warehousing people and instead embracing low-barrier, housing-focused care.It’s not about just giving people a bed—it’s about creating a pathway home.
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