Can Churches Double as Homeless Shelters? A Response Based on a Painful Experience
*Thank you to Terence and Jasmine Chandra for sharing this story with us. The City of Saint John is
Perseverance: The Juanita Black Story
Juanita Black is a long-time advocate for building a more caring community, and her powerful message is captured in
Ann’s Story
*Thank you to Ann for sharing her story with us and for collaborating in the writing process. Thank you to
Basic Needs – Food, Housing and Transportation
A few weeks ago, we posted a blog about the disproportionate impact of the pandemic on certain groups of workers.
Community Worker Spotlight: Misty
A Coordinated Access System is only as strong as the people doing the work on the frontlines to support our
Saint John’s Prevention Program
As we reduce chronic homelessness in Saint John, we have used data to determine the next steps. One key aspect
An uneven recovery
It has been a little over a year since the COVID-19 pandemic hit New Brunswick. During the first wave (between
Housing Highlight: Sarah’s Story
Housing was the first step in this young woman's journey towards healing. "Hello?" a gentle voice answered the phone. Sarah's
C2000 & FST Joint Statement on Anti-Black Racism
The Human Development Council sits on the Steering Committee for Campaign 2000, which has been tracking rates of child poverty
The Importance of Community Policing
The loss of community policing is a serious setback for Saint John’s priority neighbourhoods. Following Common Council’s decision to cut