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The people whose stories and faces appear in these pages are lower income singles living in British Columbia's cities. Monthly income for many of them is under $550.Most do not have families they can live with. And all are engaged in a battle with grinding poverty, which is often compounded by a physical illness or disability, a mental illness, alcoholism or another addiction, or simply an inability to get work because of age, race or lack of skills. Already disadvantaged in the struggle to survive and find happiness, most also live in housing and that is both over-priced and inadequate - little more than a roof over their heads.

Nowhere to Live

Table of Contents

Introduction Profile: Ross Profile: Lloyd Profile: Tracy & Sophia Profile: Roy

Part 1: The Problem Profile: Mr Sue Profile: Judy Profile: Jean

Part2: The Solution Profile: Roland

Appendix - Definitions Lower Income Urban Singles Task Group Acknowledgements

 

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Nowhere to Live is a call to action for all levels of government to address the housing issues facing lower income urban singles throughout British Columbia. It contains the findings and recommendations of the Lower Income Urban Singles Task Group, which was established by the BC Minister of Housing, Recreation and Consumer Services in October 1994. While funding for this project was provided by the Ministry of Housing, Recreation and Consumer Services, the views expressed here are those of the Task Group.

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