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Father-Daughter Duo Exposes Barrie's Homeless Crisis

7/7/2025

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Story summary

Leah den Bok and her father, Tim, capture the realities of homelessness in Barrie, Ontario, through their project "Nowhere to Call Home."
They met Taylor, a young homeless woman, and offered her food and water during a heatwave.
Leah points out Barrie's homeless population is significant, rivaling that of larger cities, with affordable housing being a critical concern.
Their initiative seeks to humanize the homeless and raise awareness about poverty, influenced by Leah's mother's experiences.

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Story summary

Leah den Bok and her father, Tim, capture the realities of homelessness in Barrie, Ontario, through their project "Nowhere to Call Home."
They met Taylor, a young homeless woman, and offered her food and water during a heatwave.
Leah points out Barrie's homeless population is significant, rivaling that of larger cities, with affordable housing being a critical concern.
Their initiative seeks to humanize the homeless and raise awareness about poverty, influenced by Leah's mother's experiences.