In a recent op-ed for Future of Good, Na-Me-Res Executive Director Steve Teekens shares his perspective on what it will take to address Indigenous homelessness in Toronto.
Drawing on Na-Me-Res’ more than four decades of supporting Indigenous men experiencing homelessness, Steve highlights the need for deeply affordable housing alongside culturally appropriate, Indigenous-led programs and ongoing supports.
Na-Me-Res has evolved from providing shelter services to developing and operating affordable housing across Toronto, recognizing that ending homelessness requires more than a temporary place to stay. Safe, dignified and affordable housing, combined with a continuum of care, can provide the stability people need to heal, reconnect with community and move forward.