A transitional housing facility near the airport in St. John’s is now fully staffed as it nears the end of its first full winter in operation.
Horizons 106, the former Comfort Inn, can house up to about 100 people, but also provides many other components than just lodging.
The executive director of End Homelessness St. John’s, Doug Pawson, says they’re well on the back side of start-up mode and making plans for outdoor events once the weather improves.
End Homelessness St. John’s executive director Doug Pawson. (File/VOCM News)
Pawson says they know the spotlight is on them as some in the neighborhood have complained of increased criminal activity.
But Pawson says the number of calls to the RNC do not bare that out, adding they will be having events designed to integrate into the community.
“We’ll have things like community cleanups and barbeques so that folks feel more integrated into the community and we can reduce the stigma,” he says.
“We’re all neighbors.”
