Follow a Saskatoon man's journey to get a roof over his head
And learn why homelessness can't be solved with just a house
A recent count in Saskatoon found almost 1,500 people experiencing homelessness in a single day.
Areas of the city are dotted with tents and tarps acting as temporary shelters. Warming centres are at capacity. One city councillor who recently walked the streets alongside an activist at night spoke bluntly about the situation.
"People are going to die," Ward 3 Coun. Robert Pearce said.
The problem can feel overwhelming. No one wants to see people living on the streets.
But what does it actually take to actually get a person into a stable home?
The latest episode of the This is Saskatchewan podcast looks at that question. We meet Warren, a 37-year-old who struggled to find housing after being incarcerated.
Through Warren's journey, we learn there's much more to solving homelessness than just finding an empty room.
This story is from the This is Saskatchewan podcast — your connection to the stories Saskatchewan is talking about. Every week, Leisha Grebinski and Nichole Huck will cover local issues that matter. Hear the voices that are creating change, shaping policy and fuelling creativity in Saskatchewan. Tune into This is Saskatchewan on CBC Listen or wherever you get your podcasts.