Chronic homelessness easier to solve than manage
Chronic homelessness easier to solve than manage
Chronic homelessness may seem like a daunting issue to tackle — but there is a strong argument to say it’s easier and more cost-effective to solve it than manage it. Obstacles to a solution include a defeatist view that homelessness is far too complex and expensive a problem to solve, and the flawed notion that […]
First session on homelessness plan scheduled
Public forums will spotlight homelessness in Bermuda in the coming weeks. Tinée Furbert, the Minister of Youth, Social Development and Seniors, encouraged people to attend the sessions and share their thoughts on the Draft Plan to End Homelessness. The draft plan, which was released to the public last month, has input from more than 400 […]
Prevention is better than cure
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”et_body_layout”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”et_body_layout”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”et_body_layout”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”et_body_layout” sticky_enabled=”0″] By Denise Carey, CEO, HOME An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Benjamin Franklin was talking about fire risks when he uttered this phrase in the 18th century, but it’s […]
Draft blueprint addressing homelessness released
Treating housing as a human right is among proposals now up for public consultation, with a final plan on ending homelessness in Bermuda to be published in April. The draft plan, available online at the Government’s website, includes proposals used by more than 40 countries. “Rapid rehousing” leading to long-term accommodation, with limited recourse to […]
Prevention is better than cure
“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Benjamin Franklin was talking about fire risks when he uttered this phrase in the 18th century, but it is equally apt for summing up the most effective response to homelessness in Bermuda today. Too often in Bermuda, crisis management has been the default-mode approach for […]
Failure to act on homelessness costs us dear
For many years, we in Bermuda have chosen to accept homelessness in our community. Perhaps we have not prioritised ending homelessness because we feel it would be too expensive. And who’s going to pay for it all? But don’t be fooled into thinking doing nothing costs nothing. The financial burden of homelessness is borne by […]
Throne Speech puts spotlight on homelessness
The issue of homelessness was mentioned in the Throne Speech as the Government works with local agencies to form a national strategy to tackle the problem. Rena Lalgie, the Governor, said on Friday: “The Government’s concerted effort to meet the challenge of homelessness will continue in conjunction with those private sector partners who bring to […]
We pay to do nothing about homelessness
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Tinée Furbert: homelessness funding insufficient
Government funding related to addressing homelessness is not yet sufficient, the Minister of Social Development and Seniors has said. Tinée Furbert made the claim while speaking with The Royal Gazette after a press conference yesterday morning reminding the public of yesterday’s deadline to complete an island-wide survey about perceptions surrounding homelessness in Bermuda. The survey […]
