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A National Protocol for Homeless Encampments in Canada (source of quoted below)
​"Canadian governments must ensure, at a minimum, that basic adequacy standards are ensured in homeless encampments while adequate housing options are negotiated and secured.
Governments’ compliance with international human rights law requires:
-  access to safe and clean drinking water,
-  access to hygiene and sanitation facilities,
-  resources and support to ensure fire safety,
-  waste management systems,
- social supports and services, and guarantee of personal safety of residents,
-  facilities and resources that support food safety,
-  resources to support harm reduction, and
-  rodent and pest prevention." 

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With nowhere to go due to lack of adequate shelter spaces, unaffordable rents and necessary social supports, people who are homeless form their own communities. They provide one another with what they need – support and safety – attempting to live with some form of dignity within a system and society that has failed them.

The case for a human rights response to homeless encampments"

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Paul Tarsitano - Save a Life Inc.
Looking to help on the Unsheltered Campaign? Here's how! 
We are seeking donations of survival type/level equipment and gear for the local homeless population. The methods to be used for pick up and distribution currently remain however we are in need of funds and the following items. Further information to follow soon. 
  • Warm blankets/sleeping bags
  • Air mattresses
  • Boots/shoes various sizes - posted size list to follow
  • Hats-for warmth and baseball caps when temperature changes to warmer
  • HAND SANITIZER & Cleaning supplies
  • Personal care Toiletries
  • Hair brushes/combs
  • Rain gear
  • Large sized back packs
  • Garbage Bags
​Further items will be added to this list shortly and methods to contribute are in development with Social Development Center Waterloo Region. To be updated soon! 

Thanks to all for your contributions!