SPC Oxford

Housing has been declared as a human right in Canada. Adequate Housing that is safe, suitable, and affordable is necessary for people in Oxford to have housing security and experience well-being. #endhomelessnessoxford

Homelessness takes a significant toll on an individual’s physical and mental health. #health #endhomelessnessoxford

DYK staying in motels, or on a friend’s couch can also be a form of homelessness? Sleeping rough outdoors is one aspect of homelessness. #endhomelessnessoxford

People experiencing homelessness experience violence at rates higher than the general population. #endhomelessnessoxford

Homelessness looks different for everyone. Sleeping rough outdoors is one aspect of homelessness. #endhomelessnessoxford

DYK that the experience of homelessness looks different for everyone? Staying in a shelter is one aspect of homelessness. #endhomelessnessoxford

Homelessness looks different for everyone. #endhomelessnessoxford Couch surfing is also a form of homelessness.

Individuals experiencing homelessness have hopes and dreams just like you. #endhomelessnessoxford

DYK that the experience of homelessness looks different for everyone? #endhomelessnessoxford

Housing is a human right. Housing has been declared as a human right in Canada. Adequate Housing that is safe, suitable, and affordable is necessary for people in Oxford to have housing security and experience well-being. #endhomelessnessoxford

People experiencing homelessness come from all walks of life. 10% of people experiencing homelessness in Oxford County identify as immigrants or refugees. #endhomelessnessoxford

About 1% of people experiencing in Oxford County identify as non-binary. #endhomelessnessoxford

36% of people experiencing homelessness in Oxford County are women. #endhomelessnessoxford

63% of people experiencing homelessness in Oxford County are men. #endhomelessnessoxford endhomelessnessoxford.ca

The people experiencing homelessness in Oxford County are from this community – According to a recent survey of people experiencing homelessness in our community, 35 years is the average length of time they have lived in Canada. #endhomelessnessoxford

The people experiencing homelessness in Oxford County are from this community – According to a recent survey of homeless individuals in our community, 35 years is the average length of time they have lived in Canada. #endhomelessnessoxford endhomelessnessoxford.ca

The people experiencing homelessness in Oxford County are from this community – they could be your neighbour. #endhomelessnessoxford

Homelessness is real in Oxford County. A survey conducted in 2020 found that an individual’s age at first experience of homelessness was between 5-70. #endhomelessnessoxford

Homelessness is real in Oxford County. 39 is the average age of people experiencing homelessness in Oxford County. #endhomelessnessoxford endhomelessnessoxford.ca

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The majority (60%) of individuals who participated in a 2020 survey on homelessness had been living in Oxford County for at least 10 years. 26% stated they had always lived here. Only 10% have lived here for under one year. #endhomelessnessoxford