An update from Anna Hopkins Our Ward 9 City Councillor
As a Candidate for Ward 9 in this year ’ s Municipa will be a number of conversations that I will be talk constituents.
Despite these challenges, there is real momentum — and it’s vital we sustain it. Success depends on a strong, supported workforce, consistent investment in housing and services, and ongoing public trust. Advocacy for continued funding with our provincial and federal partners remains essential. Looking ahead, our Warming Centre capacity has increased to 200 beds/spaces, and committee has supported a new Micro- Modular Shelter Site at 1710 Wilton Grove Road. This site will provide 60 individual shelters, each with washrooms, fencing, and security, for up to two years. As always, I welcome your thoughts, questions, and feedback. Please reach out at ahopkins@london.ca or visit www.annahopkins.ca to sign up for my newsletter. Take care of one another,
Happy November! As the leaves fall and the nights grow colder, the need to support our most vulnerable neighbours becomes even more visible. Homelessness and hous- ing remain top priorities for this Council. Across Ontario, homelessness has in - creased by 25% since 2022 — including a 19% rise here in London. Tragically, 174 lives were lost to preventable deaths between January 2022 and June 2024. Recently, Council received an update on our Health and Homelessness Whole of Community System Response research and evaluation report.
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Here are some key highlights: • Progress: Since 2023, two Hubs have opened, serving over 100 individuals, with more than 40 successfully transitioned into housing. Reported deaths have decreased by 20%. • Community Generosity: The Fund for Change has grown to $37.6 million, with $22.2 million distributed to support highly supportive housing and 24/7 Hubs. • Challenges: We continue to face workforce strain, low wages, and high demand for supportive housing. Stigma, misinformation, and system gaps still create barriers for those seeking help.
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