Scouting Locations For A Permanent 24/7 Shelter And Housing Hub

The search continues for a permanent 24/7 shelter and housing hub to support those experiencing homelessness.  

The District of Nipissing Social Services Administration Board (DNSSAB) says it now has a real estate agent helping find potential locations that would meet the needs of the proposed hub.  

That includes at least 4,000 square feet of space and be within walking distance of North Bay’s downtown core where other social services are located, or easily accessible to other services.  

A special meeting of the board was held this week to hear concerns and suggestions.   

“The DNSSAB appreciates everyone who came to the special meeting, and they can be assured their concerns are being considered in this decision,” says DNSSAB Board Chair, Mark King.  

The Board heard about anticipated impacts on businesses should the location of a future hub be downtown while easy access to other social services, many of which are located downtown, was also cited as a need. 

Officials say current data shows 316 individuals are experiencing homelessness in the district.  

A temporary cold-weather program will be located at the Northern Pines site on Chippewa Street for the upcoming winter.

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