The New Brunswick government and the Municipal District of St. Stephen (MDSS) is hosting a homelessness community services event later this month.
“This event will host a community services trade show, where local organizations will share information about programs and supports available in the region, followed by a moderated discussion on homelessness in the community,” according to a release from Neighbourhood Works Inc. (NWI).
NWI is the service provider in St. Stephen operates the homeless shelter on 9 Main Street — and has been working to secure land and funding for a transitional housing project in the area.
The Courier has reached out to the Department of Social Development and is awaiting a response.
A recent proposal to put that project at 199 Union Street. In 2024, the Human Development Council estimated through a point in time count that 233 people were experiencing homelessness in smaller municipalities in the province, including St. Stephen, St. George and Grand Manan. This count was done through surveys.
The provincial government has started a provincial ministerial task-force with an advisory council, which includes MDSS Chief Administrative Officer Jeff Renaud.
The event will be held at the Garcelon Civic Centre on March 24 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
