On Toronto housing and homelessness during the pandemic

During the pandemic, I came across many stories about homelessness and after awhile started to collect them. You can see them below. There are other stories that relate to the problem, and I’ve included them as well.

Toronto made some strides in dealing with those among us without homes and with much poverty. Much more can be done. If you are interested in reading more about this, here are fourteen stories:

1. This Toronto hotel is going to be used as a homeless shelter for the rest of the year
2. Toronto considering ambitious homeless housing plan in wake of COVID-19 pandemic
3. Toronto just got its first modular supportive housing building for the homeless
4. People are saying Toronto’s new homeless shelter looks like a prison
5. A Maryland teen picked up woodworking during the shutdown. Now he sells his pieces to help the homeless.
6. How a Tuxedoed Sommelier Wound Up Homeless in California
7. Toronto landlords are offering free rent to try and convince people to stay in the city
8. Toronto wants to build 3 000 affordable homes because shelters are now too expensive
9. This Toronto hotel is going to be used as a homeless shelter for the rest of the year
10. Toronto considering ambitious homeless housing plan in wake of COVID-19 pandemic
11. More than two thirds of condo investors in Toronto plan to sell due to new vacant home tax
12. Toronto just got its first modular supportive housing building for the homeless
13. City of Toronto provides additional support for individuals and families in shelters
14. Toronto is getting new affordable housing just for single moms