Brent had been homeless for years after a workplace injury left him unable to work. This winter, we found him sheltering in a doorway on Queen Street, where he relied on the kindness of a local shop owner to stay safe at night. Despite his struggles, Brent always showed respect, keeping the space clean and forming a friendly rapport with the store owner.
Brent also lives with throat cancer, which makes breathing in cold air excruciating. Without shelter, every night was a painful battle. Now, thanks to his Tiny Tiny Homes emergency shelter, he finally has a place to keep warm, store food safely, and rest without carrying all his belongings with him everywhere he goes.
People like Brent are often left with nowhere to turn, especially those with disabilities or medical conditions, without safe housing, they are at risk of:
✅ Serious Health Decline – Cold exposure worsens existing medical conditions and can lead to life-threatening complications,
✅ Loss of Basic Needs – Without a secure place, storing food, medications, or even warm clothing becomes nearly impossible,
✅ Increased Vulnerability – People experiencing homelessness, especially those with disabilities, face a higher risk of violence and theft.
Emergency shelters don’t solve homelessness, but they save lives and give people a chance to live with dignity while they seek long-term solutions.
Despite the urgent need, pressures from the City are threatening the removal of shelters like Brent’s, without offering real alternatives, forcing people back into unsafe, unlivable conditions is not a solution.
📩 Reach out to local representatives and demand action,
🔄 Share Brent’s story and spread awareness.
Every person deserves warmth, safety, and dignity, let’s fight for real solutions together.