I Spent Time With Hamilton’s Homeless Community

Hamilton, Ontario is facing many of the same challenges affecting communities across the world: rising housing costs, homelessness, addiction, and a growing number of people struggling to get by. In this documentary, we speak with people experiencing homelessness, frontline workers, advocates, and members of the community to better understand the connection between the housing crisis and the opioid crisis, and how these issues continue to affect lives every day. This film is not about statistics. It is about people. If you would like to support individuals experiencing homelessness in Hamilton, many of the people featured in this documentary can often be found in the areas of Jackson Street West (west of James Street South) and MacNab Street South (south of Jackson Street), where local organizations provide outreach and support services. Community services in the area include: • St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church (James Street South & Jackson Street), which operates a supervised consumption site. • The YWCA Hamilton (MacNab Street South), which provides housing, support services, and a safer consumption space. While governments, organizations, and frontline workers continue to do important work, community support also matters. A kind conversation, a meal, donated supplies, volunteering, or supporting local outreach organizations can make a meaningful difference in someone’s life. If you meet someone who is struggling, remember that they are more than their circumstances. Every person deserves dignity, respect, and the opportunity to be seen and heard. Thank you to everyone who has supported people experiencing homelessness, addiction, and housing insecurity. Your compassion makes a difference. 👇 Let’s connect 📸 Instagram:   / journeyswithpeter   🎵 TikTok:   / journeywithpeter   📘 Facebook:   / journeyswithpeter   👀Patron:   / journeyswithpeter   ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ 📽️Shot by:   / khoa_anh_t   🔔 Please like, comment, and subscribe to this documentary channel. Journey with Peter #Hamilton #Canada #Documentary