Claude Lurette said his $900 rent proved too much after his deteriorating health forced his early retirement. But after the ball axel of his passenger-side front wheel broke in August, he's has been stuck at the side of Hemlock Private.
Claude Lurette said his $900 rent proved too much after his deteriorating health forced his early retirement. Then the ball axle broke in one wheel in August, and he's been stuck at the side of Hemlock Road since.
"It was more difficult saying it to myself more than anything else," Lurette said about his return to homelessness.Faced with an eviction notice nearly eight months ago, the 64-year-old moved out of his Ottawa Community Housing unit and into his silver Mazda 3. Mikyla Tacilauskas, who manages the Salvation Army's outreach and housing services in Ottawa, said they've seen more people losing shelter and unable to find safe spots inside.
"Now, in terms of car sleepers in particular, where do you park your car is one that we often see difficulty with," she said. "What happens when the car breaks down?" Lurette's back on that list, hoping to find a bed before the winter. He did say if someone doesn't accept the first place they're offered, their application is cancelled.Older residents should gain priority, Tacilauskas said, but money owed to Ottawa Community Housing may prove challenging. The Salvation Army team said it has been working with Lurette behind the scenes.
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