DCS Says It’s Trying To Help People Experiencing Homelessness Who May Be Affected By Rain

by Dave DesveauxSeptember 6, 2024September 10, 2024

The Department of Community Services says it’s working with service providers and partners to make sure people experiencing homelessness have access to more support during the rainy weather in the forecast for tonight and tomorrow.

It says the Cape Breton Community Housing Association Shelter at 106 Townsend Street in Sydney is open 24/7 with the ability to expand, pending weather conditions.

It says the Ally Centre at 75 Prince Street in Sydney is also open 24/7.

The Department says anyone looking for emergency supports, including overnight shelter beds, can call 211 to be connected to services.

Dave Desveaux

Dave Desveaux, a native of New Waterford leverages his experience and passion for research in The Coast 89.7 Newsroom where as the Weekday Newscaster. His foray into radio began with a research position at The Coast, which led to the production of a radio documentary on the music of the Mi’kmaq people. The program, entitled “First Nations, First Music” was co-produced with fellow Coast personality Ron Neville and released in early 2011. A graduate of Breton Education Centre, Dave went on to get a Bachelor of Arts Degree in History and Sociology from Cape Breton University, as well as a Master of Arts Degree in Sociology from Dalhousie University. He has worked as a teaching assistant at Dalhousie, and in various short-term customer service and research positions.

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