Proclamation – World Homeless Day, October 10, 2025

“Whereas World Homeless Day, observed annually on October 10th, is a day dedicated to raising awareness and promoting action to address the plight of homelessness around the world, including right here in Northumberland; and 

Whereas Communities in Ontario are seeing a rise in the scope, visibility, and complexity of homelessness; and

Whereas Ontario’s municipalities are committed to ensuring safe, secure, and affordable housing for all residents and recognize the need for collaborative efforts with provincial and federal partners to effectively address and eradicate homelessness; and

Whereas community service providers across Ontario are on the front lines of this crisis, doing the work where it is needed most, often under immense strain and with limited resources — highlighting the urgent need for sustained support, funding, and programs to enable their efforts; and

Whereas Ontario’s municipalities are ready to work with provincial and federal partners to end both homeless encampments and chronic homelessness in Ontario; and

Whereas it is essential to implement comprehensive strategies that include prevention, emergency response, and long-term solutions to end homelessness, ensuring that every individual has access to the support and services they need to thrive; 

Now Therefore Be It Resolved That I, Warden Brian Ostrander, on behalf of Northumberland County Council do hereby proclaim October 10, 2025 to be ‘World Homeless Day’ in Northumberland County;

Further Be it Resolved That County Council encourages residents, businesses, and community organizations to join us in recognizing this important day and to continue to collectively work together to end homelessness in Northumberland and across Ontario, standing ready to collaborate with our provincial and federal partners, dedicating ourselves to creating a future where homelessness is a thing of the past.”