Nelson continues to have high numbers of people experiencing homelessness and poverty. The 14th Annual Report Card on Homelessness for Nelson provides data illustrating the issues and proposes solutions. The results from the 2022 Point-in-Time (PiT) Service Enumeration and PiT Surveys are included, with data from Nelson’s new Coordinated Access/By-Name List service. You can download [...]
This year, we’re trying something new – an interactive infographic format of the report! Check out the online interactive Report Card HERE If you or your organization would like some print copies, please email ncoh@nelsoncares.ca or call 250-352-6011 ext. 5266 Want to learn more about the community indicators, barriers to securing housing, and the local [...]
Overview of Nelson Committee On Homelessness (NCOH) Nelson Committee on Homelessness is a volunteer committee of service agencies, government representation, and concerned citizens dedicated to leading a collaborative and coordinated response to homelessness. Founded in 2001, we work with members of the community, businesses, governments, and other stakeholders to identify and implement evidenced-based solutions to [...]
COMMITTEE CALLS FOR MORE AFFORDABLE RENTAL HOUSING IN NELSON:A RANGE OF SUPPORTIVE HOUSING OPTIONS ALSO CALLED FOR AS A MISSING LINK TO HELP PREVENT HOMELESSNESSContinuing 0% vacancy rates for a fifth year in a row in Nelson and high rental rates compared to per capita incomes of renters PLUS a lack of and decrease in [...]
The Nelson Committee on Homelessness is pleased to release its 10th Annual Report Card on Homelessness in Nelson. This year’s report highlights findings from Nelson’s second Point-in-Time (PiT) Homeless Count and survey conducted over a 24 hour period on April 10/11, 2018. Sixty-five volunteers hit the streets, shelters and service locations around Nelson to gather [...]
The Nelson Committee On Homelessness is pleased to release its 9th Annual Report Card on Homelessness in Nelson. This Report Card focuses on mental health and substance use issues: who is effected, causes, the connections between mental health problems and substance use and their relationship to homelessness, and how the community is working to address [...]
The Nelson Committee On Homelessness is pleased to release its 8th Annual Report Card on Homelessness in Nelson and results from Nelson’s first homeless Point-in-Time (PIT) Count and Survey conducted in April of 2016. This Report Card will bring the reader a better understanding of those who are homeless and at risk of homelessness in [...]
7th Annual Report Card on Homelessness
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