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May 2026 • Article • novascotia.ca
"People in Bridgewater experiencing homelessness will soon have access to a new shelter, open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and expanded supports."
October 2026 • Article • Energize Bridgewater
"SSODA believes that housing must come first but also offers programs to help people access healthcare, food programs, transportation, financial planning and other supports that are part of the housing crisis."
October 2026 • Article • Global News
"'We don’t operate a shelter because we think it’s a solution to housing or this is what needs to be for housing; absolutely not [...] This is a harm reduction approach. This is a life-saving opportunity for many folks.'"
October 2026 • Article • The South Shore Housing Action Coalition (SSHAC)
"The South Shore Housing Action Coalition is please to share the final report from the South Shore Collaborative Housing Needs Assessment."
