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IBNEWS AROUND MY AGE. 3 Continued from page 3 Chronicle | Thursday, June 8, 2023 | 12 g know. And it's all computers and stuff, and it's confusing." Thankfully, Finch was able to connect with Supportive Housing of Waterloo (SHOW) through Lutherwood. SHOW, which owns and operates a 25- unit apartment building for older adults. at 144 Erb St. E., found an affordable unit ‘or Finch that's become his permanent me. "John didn't become homeless, be- cause everything fell together," said Bri- an Paul, SHOW's executive director. bi what it opened my eyes to was the seniors who are really struggling and are one paycheque away from the streets. That's when I really started to track the numbers, and what we saw was that the number of older adults entering the shel- ter system was skyrocketing.’ SHOW, which operates three support- | NOW SLEEP A LOT BETTER, AND | | LIKE THAT EVERYONE HERE IS | LOVE IT HERE’ ive housing buildings, is the first organi- zation in Waterloo region to designate one solely for older adults age 60 and old. er, from the region's wait-list called PATHS ( (Prioritized Access to Housing generally rough for B months or more, oe said. Many of those on the list are currently living unhoused on the streets, in shelter system or at one of the cneamp. ments throughou ut the region. While we're beginning to see more transitional housing offered in the com- munity, SHOW's apartments at 144 Erb St. E., arefixed, Paul said. "Meaning John never has to leave. This is his home and he signs a lease.” According to Paul, there are about 500 individuals currently on the PATHS list. The number of older adults has essential- ly doubled in the past year. chronic , homelessness, defi living Mathew McCarthy Eugene Vachon at his Erb Street apartment with his dog, Lucky, Tuesday, May 30, 2023. Many are living on gover} ubsi- on old age pensions dies and can't work, or are living pay- without much savings. cheque to paycheque and don't have "There are many excellent organiza- enough for first and last month's rent, said Paul. "There's bidding wars on rent- als now.” Other have maybe lost a spouse a Canadian citizen 18 years of age or older * — aresident of the Waterloo region * bea public school elector * — not legally prohibited from voting; and, (E.g., an employee of any school board) WRDSB ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR TRUSTEE VACANCIES The Waterloo Region District School Board is accepting applications to fill two vacant Trustee positions representing Waterloo/Wilmot and Woolwich/Wellesley. As outlined in the Education Act, applicants must meet the following requirements: * — not disqualified by any legislation from holding school board office proof 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 15, 2023. available on the Trustee Vacancy webpage. dsb.ca/trust Additional information about the application process, including the application form, is https://www. waterloochronicle.ca SAVOUR SIZZLE & SAVE CUSTOMER VIP tal EVENT ALL y June 10th-Tith 10am-5pm (NAPOLEON) distinctly patio Visit us for the chance to Win a Napoleon P665 $2800 VALUE TONS OF RAFFLE GIVEAWAYS! LIVE MUSIC SUNDAY! MASSIVE DISCOUNTS & SAVE THE TAX! COOKING DEMOS ALL DAY! FOOD TASTERS & MOCKTAILS! CLEARANCE SALE! tions doing great work in providing af- See - page 13