The homeless situation in Vernon has sparked upset among youth, who are fed up with seeing their fellow citizens suffer.
Canadian Youth For Change protested the treatment of homeless population Saturday in front of city hall.
A small yet mighty group of seven youth turned out, with signs reading: 91裸聊视频淧rotect those in need,91裸聊视频� and 91裸聊视频淣o more second-class citizens.91裸聊视频�
They even managed to raise some money for the homeless population. While it may not be much, the $12.50 raised marks the start of something bigger, according to the group.
91裸聊视频淥ur homeless have faced many challenges, the have braved the cold, they have braved the lack of food and they have braved public stigma,91裸聊视频� said spokesperson Kieran Grandbois.
91裸聊视频淢ore and more individuals are finding themselves in this position91裸聊视频hat has happened to our society?91裸聊视频�
The 91裸聊视频渓udicrous91裸聊视频� cost of housing is just one reason, according to Grandbois.
Therefore he urges the provincial government to step up with assistance, as well as the municipal government,
91裸聊视频淲e need to call on the city to subsidize shelters,91裸聊视频� said Grandbois.
In the meantime, he says there is something that each of us can do to help.
91裸聊视频淭he solution is that these individuals deserve human compassion from all of us.
91裸聊视频淲e demand an end to second-class citizens.91裸聊视频�
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