The homeless situation in Vernon has sparked upset among youth, who are fed up with seeing their fellow citizens suffer.
Canadian Youth For Change protested the treatment of homeless population Saturday in front of city hall.
A small yet mighty group of seven youth turned out, with signs reading: 鈥淧rotect those in need,鈥� and 鈥淣o more second-class citizens.鈥�
They even managed to raise some money for the homeless population. While it may not be much, the $12.50 raised marks the start of something bigger, according to the group.
鈥淥ur homeless have faced many challenges, the have braved the cold, they have braved the lack of food and they have braved public stigma,鈥� said spokesperson Kieran Grandbois.
鈥淢ore and more individuals are finding themselves in this position鈥hat has happened to our society?鈥�
The 鈥渓udicrous鈥� cost of housing is just one reason, according to Grandbois.
Therefore he urges the provincial government to step up with assistance, as well as the municipal government,
鈥淲e need to call on the city to subsidize shelters,鈥� said Grandbois.
In the meantime, he says there is something that each of us can do to help.
鈥淭he solution is that these individuals deserve human compassion from all of us.
鈥淲e demand an end to second-class citizens.鈥�
jennifer@vernonmorningstar.com
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