I finally had the opportunity to officially recognize the wonderful folks at Beacon House in the Legislature! We just ran out of time in the fall, so I made sure they were my first guests in this session.
You can watch the recorded Member Statement below:
PAUL WOZNEY « » : Speaker, the rising cost of living and a dearth of affordable housing in Nova Scotia has left many unhoused, hungry, and hopeless in Lower Sackville. I am proud to stand today in recognition of a Sackville institution that provides housing, food, hope, and much more to residents every day.
Beacon House is an organization that operates a shelter, a food bank, and a thrift store under the guiding principle that neighbours need to help neighbours to make a community strong. Last year, they secured housing for 78 people, served over 5,500 clients at their food bank, and across their sites put a volunteer force of over 200 to good work.
Where policy fails, community shines, and I am ever grateful that our community includes such tireless and thoughtful folks as those at Beacon House.
I ask that all present join me in thanking Beacon House for their selfless work that allows our community to move beyond survival and thrive.
