Recipient story
Request Support for Homeless Woman Forced to Leave Transitional Housing Due to Abuse
GIVIT
This woman is over 50 and lives solely on the DSP. She was placed in transitional accommodation with another woman experiencing severe DV trauma. Out of empathy, she left the property to avoid escalating the distress and the abuse from the housemate, which has now left her couch‑surfing again. She is also hesitant to apply for a PPO, as she does not want the other woman to become homeless.
She must still pay rent to maintain her priority public housing waitlist, leaving no funds for short‑stay accommodation. She is seeking legal advice to end the fixed lease, but penalties may apply. Many homelessness and support services cannot assist due to her priority waitlist status, creating a significant service gap and leaving her without practical help during a safety crisis.
We request hotel, grocery and pharmacy vouchers to support her essential needs during this period.
She must still pay rent to maintain her priority public housing waitlist, leaving no funds for short‑stay accommodation. She is seeking legal advice to end the fixed lease, but penalties may apply. Many homelessness and support services cannot assist due to her priority waitlist status, creating a significant service gap and leaving her without practical help during a safety crisis.
We request hotel, grocery and pharmacy vouchers to support her essential needs during this period.
Other requests for this recipient
Pharmacy Voucher - $50
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