Housing Committee

In early 2019, a series of robust discussions and consultations with community partners helped to identify key areas of need in the city. One of the primary concerns that was identified was multivariate levels of economic poverty, including homelessness and home insecurity. Deeply connected to the reality of poverty is the need for housing.

One expert on homelessness, Iain DeJong, asserts, “The only known cure to homelessness is housing.” Accordingly, One Thorold struck a “Housing Committee” to explore “housing first” options within the community of Thorold. From the summer of 2019 onwards, the Housing Committee began meeting and further consulted with community partners, leaders, and experts to explore housing models, needs and options.