Nanaimo's SPO provides data around homelessness in the community

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An average of 29 people are coming into homelessness every month in Nanaimo, according to the Systems Planning Organization (SPO).

The SPO exists to provide research, data, analysis, education and information related to the community's homelessness response. It began operating in April 2023.

Midcoast Morning spoke with a trio of those involved with the organization about the data around homelessness in Nanaimo.

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Guests:

  • John McCormick - Executive Director, Nanaimo Systems Planning Organization

  • Don Bonner - Board Chair, Nanaimo Systems Planning Organization

  • Andrew Thornton - Research and Mobilization Lead - Nanaimo Systems Planning Organization

Program Team:

  • Joe Pugh — Host and Producer.

  • Jesse Woodward — Executive Producer.

  • Arbie Fru — Technical Assistance.

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