Rally in Belleville Calls for Action on Homelessness
- Small Town Productions
- Sep 19
- 2 min read
(Belleville, ON, Canada)
Concerned citizens gathered outside City Hall today to demand better solutions for the city’s growing unhoused population. Several members of the vulnerable community joined organizers, who stressed a single message: something needs to be done.
Ahead of the rally, the issue of unused public buildings was raised with Bay of Quinte MPP Tyler Allsopp, including the question: “These buildings have to be maintained — why are we not using them?” Organizers pointed to abandoned schools across Belleville, many of which still have lights and heat running year-round, as a potential opportunity to create shelter or transitional housing.
Among those speaking at the rally was community advocate Phyllis Coffman, who shared her journey of getting involved in helping vulnerable residents. She expressed deep concern for the current state of affairs and urged leaders to explore more compassionate and practical approaches.
The rally highlighted the frustration many in the community feel as winter approaches and housing solutions remain limited. Organizers emphasized that with available resources already in place, Belleville has the opportunity to act swiftly and effectively.
📹 Exclusive Interview: Our full conversation with Phyllis Coffman will be featured in the video at the top of this article, where she goes into more detail about her work in the community and her hopes for change.
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