Confronting Homelessness with Compassion & Action: A Speech by our CEO Marie France Leblanc
Length: [55:13]
Explore key moments from her address at NECHC’s annual fundraising event, the 2023 Advocacy Breakfast:
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Rethinking Homelessness: “We need to rethink how we view homelessness and how we can be part of the solution.” [0:00:04]
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Breaking Stereotypes: “The old stereotypes about homelessness really no longer hold… those most vulnerable are just a small percentage of those experiencing homelessness.” [0:01:22]
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Diverse Impacts: “People living in Canadian cities and in Halifax are varied… from students to single parents, those are the people out there, living rough, and they’re very resilient.” [0:02:01]
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Visible Crisis: “What is new, however, is that it’s visible now. It’s everywhere you can see it.” [0:04:00]
– A Call for Empathy: “Imagine if as citizens of HRM, we approached all issues… with open consideration for the dignity and respect of those experiencing homelessness.” [0:29:00]
For a deeper understanding and to hear more from Marie-France, watch the full speech here and join us in making a tangible difference in the lives of our community members facing homelessness.
View the full transcript here: Trancript AdvocacyBreakfast_MF.
