Saskatchewans homelessness situation in crisis, organizations say [Video]

The homelessness situation across Saskatchewan isn’t new but organizations say it is becoming tougher to keep up with.

Supports for Saskatchewan’s vulnerable are sparking increased concerns with the arrival of colder weather.

Morgan Choquer from the Newoyotina Friendship Centre in Regina says almost everywhere the homeless can go in the province is full.

“I think … we do have a lot of agencies that are working really hard, but almost all of them are at capacity pretty much always. So even though sometimes it feels like we have a lot of options, there’s still not quite enough,” said Choquer.

Regina has several warm-up shelters with none of them open 24/7, but a permanent option is in the works and will be built in the future.

The Indian and Metis Friendship Centre in Saskatoon was asked to open a warming shelter to accommodate the rise in demand and says its spaces for birthdays …