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Brockville's shelter closed in 2025 due to funding cuts, worsening homelessness despite new housing and warming center plans.
In 2025, Brockville saw ongoing homelessness challenges as two encampments were cleared without incident and the Co-Operative Care Centre shelter closed on December 31 after regional funding was cut over financial concerns.
Despite protests and a temporary extension, the closure stood after a closed meeting revealed new financial details.
A city proposal to fund the shelter via emergency funds was rejected, upholding the region’s 10-year plan.
A new 24-unit supportive housing facility opened in November, and warming center plans were explored, but outreach workers say shelter spaces remain insufficient for the growing number of people experiencing homelessness.
El refugio de Brockville cerró en 2025 debido a recortes de fondos, empeorando la falta de vivienda a pesar de los nuevos planes de vivienda y centro de calentamiento.