While we know that #yeg has incredible social agencies, today we learned some of the ways they have been working on getting vaccines for those that are more vulnerable, living in tenuous situations, provisionally accommodated, and anyone experiencing homelessness. #abvax
Boyle McCauley Health Centre (@BMHC_HealthCare) has been doing many vaccinations on a drop-in basis for Edmonton’s vulnerable populations, and other shelters are arranging transportation to BMHC for anyone wanting to get their vaccine. #abvax
Boyle Street Community Services (@boylestreet) developed materials for participants and anyone accessing services to help address hesitancy and misinformation, and help individuals make their own decisions. #abvax
According to data from @HomewardTrust, 2029 people experiencing homelessness have been housed since the onset of Covid-19 (Mar 2020-Apr 2021) through Housing First. @FindYEG helps set these individuals up with a HOME by providing essential furnishings & household items. #abvax
Please consider donating gently used home furnishing essentials like beds, small to medium sized couches, dining sets, dressers, etc. to Find. When housing is provided, the ability to self-isolate is created, which we all know is important right now! #abvax
This life-changing support in vaccinating those who experience homelessness is a multi-sector response with support from many organizations and all levels of government. #abvax
Other orgs that are providing front-line services are @BissellCentre, @BentArrowYEG, @HopeMission, and @mustardseedyeg - any of these inspiring community groups will accept donations and we encourage you to do so! #abvax
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