The Society to End Homelessness in Burnaby says there’s a “significant increase” in the number of people who need its services.
People have “given up hope” of getting into homeless shelters in Burnaby, according to a local coalition of non-profits aimed at ending homelessness in the city.
The society wants one of the shelters to be minimal barrier, such as the temporary Douglas Shelter, for people who may have “persistent and multiple episodes of homelessness.” Urgency: ‘Turning people away’ She said Burnaby’s homelessness situation has worsened over the past winter. Further, the hub drop-in space on Sixth Street was “very busy” with 20 to 40 people coming in daily for day shelter services.
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