On October 10th Financial Fitness Sarnia attended the Stand Up to Poverty Event at City Hall in Sarnia.
“Homelessness describes the situation of an individual or family without stable, permanent,
appropriate housing, or the immediate prospect, means and ability of acquiring it. It is the result of
systemic or societal barriers, a lack of affordable and appropriate housing, the individual/household’s
financial, mental, cognitive, behavioural or physical challenges, and/or racism and discrimination.
Most people do not choose to be homeless, and the experience is generally negative, unpleasant,
stressful and distressing.” (CHRN, 2012: 1)
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