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Rural Homelessness in Canada: Julian’s Story of Survival

Julian is larger than life, despite the harsh reality of living in a tent in rural Canada. "We make our little tents our own home," Julian says with a smile, but the growing crisis of rural homelessness is no joke. In places like Pembroke, there isn't a single homeless shelter. Julian and many others are left to fend for themselves as affordable housing becomes impossible to find. "There's nothing," she explains. "People can't afford $2,100 a month for rent." Julian also faces additional challenges living with Asperger's syndrome, autism, and bipolar disorder, which makes finding stable housing even harder. "A lot of places really screen people with disabilities," she shares, highlighting how discrimination and limited support for people with mental health challenges make it even more difficult to escape homelessness. Rural homelessness in Canada and the United States often goes unnoticed, but it's growing rapidly due to the lack of affordable housing. While cities may have some services, rural areas offer almost no support, leaving people like Julian and her community on their own. As Julian puts it, "They're not solving the problem of homelessness, they're just shipping people to other places." In this video, we highlight the growing crisis and the real struggles faced by those in rural areas who are often overlooked. Watch to hear more of Julian's story, her fight to stay positive, and her hopes for a better future. More stories: Proof America Can End Homelessness: Hennepin County Shows How    • Can We End Homelessness? Hennepin County S...   From a Tent to a Home: No Longer Homeless    • From a Tent to a Home: No Longer Homeless   ================================== Subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/c/invisiblepe... Invisible People’s website: http://invisiblepeople.tv Support Invisible People: https://invisiblepeople.tv/donate Sign up for our newsletter: https://invisiblepeople.tv/email Invisible People’s Social Media:    / invisiblepeople     / invisiblepeople     / invisiblepeople     / invisiblepeopletv     / invisiblepeopletv   Mark Horvath’s Twitter:   / hardlynormal   About Invisible People There is a direct correlation between what the general public perceives about homelessness and how it affects policy change. Most people blame homelessness on the person experiencing it instead of the increasing shortage of affordable housing, lack of employment, childhood trauma, lack of a living wage, or the countless reasons that put a person at risk. This lack of understanding creates a dangerous cycle of misperception that leads to the inability to effectively address the root causes of homelessness. We imagine a world where everyone has a place to call home. Each day, we work to fight homelessness by giving it a face while educating individuals about the systemic issues that contribute to its existence. Through storytelling, education, news, and activism, we are changing the narrative on homelessness. This isn’t just talk. Our groundbreaking educational content reaches millions of people every month. Our real and unfiltered stories of homelessness shatter stereotypes, demand attention and deliver a call-to-action that is being answered by governments, major brands, nonprofit organizations, and everyday citizens just like you. However, there is more work to be done on the road ahead. Homelessness is undoubtedly one of our biggest societal issues today and will only continue to grow if we don’t take action now. Invisible People is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to educating the public about homelessness through innovative storytelling, news, and advocacy. Since our launch in 2008, Invisible People has become a pioneer and trusted resource for inspiring action and raising awareness in support of advocacy, policy change and thoughtful dialogue around poverty in North America and the United Kingdom.