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County and Town partner with Faith Missionary Church to open new warming centre in Wasaga Beach


Centre will open when temperatures are expected to reach -10°C and provide better winter warming and social supports

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County applauds new funding to support homelessness prevention and address encampments


Midhurst/January 8, 2025 – The County of Simcoe applauds the recent provincial announcement for the Shelter Expansion /

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County activates Alternate Spaces Strategy for unhoused individuals


Opens new additional warming centre in Barrie and enhances winter services from December 20 – 23Midhurst/December 20, 2024

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County creates resource sheet supporting unhoused individuals across region


The County of Simcoe has created a new resource sheet supporting unhoused individuals across the region. This sheet includes details on various programs that are available throughout winter 2024-2025 and will be regularly updated on the County’s website as supports continue to open for the region’s most vulnerable individuals.

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County implements another rapid re-housing support in the City of Barrie


Midhurst/December 4, 2024 –The County of Simcoe is implementing another Supportive Rapid Re-Housing Program (SRRP) within the City

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County provides 20 new safe, affordable homes for vulnerable seniors in Barrie


Prioritizes long-term permanent accommodation for unhoused seniors Midhurst/November 14, 2024 – The County of Simcoe has partnered with

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