research project that gave thousands of dollars to homeless people are in and, according to one researcher, could challenge stereotypes about people "living on the margins." After giving homeless Lower Mainland residents cash payments of $7,500, researchers checked on them over a year to see how they were faring. Too often people dismiss the idea of giving homeless people money because they assume it will be mismanaged, Williams said. Homeless Count, there are about 7,600 homeless people living in the province — meaning a group of 115 study participants is relatively small. To hear the complete interview with Claire Williams, CEO of Foundations for Social Change, on The Early Edition, tap here.

Source: CBC News October 07, 2020 20:26 UTC