Halifax community helps people spending holidays in tents
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Living in a tent on Christmas Eve is a stark reality for the residents of Grand Parade, where circumstances have forced many into challenging situations.
Living in a tent on Christmas Eve is a stark reality for the residents of Grand Parade, Halifax, where circumstances have forced many into challenging situations.
Among them is Michael Nichols, who for the first time in his life will be spending the holidays in a tent. “This is not home. I just take everything a day at a time. It’s all I can do. There’s nothing else I can do,” he said tearfully.
The volunteers at Grand Parade said they were not expecting to still be here.
“There a lot of people [here] that would love to be at home right but they’re going to be spending Christmas here at city hall,” said Stephen Wilsack.
However, amid the challenges, the community has rallied to support those living rough.
Over the past two days, people in the community have been assisting those living in tents by dropping off meals and clothes.
On Saturday, the U17 girls softball team brought gifts for residents.
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