The Hamilton Spectator

Please don’t ignore the cuts

Regarding the closure of Elizabeth Fry in Hamilton: The fact that three social service agencies that serve the most vulnerable populations are all closing is more than a coincidence. (Elizabeth Fry Society Southern Ontario Region, Catholic Family Services of Hamilton, Hamilton Mental Health Outreach) All cite funding and lack of viability as an issue. What is not included is that these agencies serve the most high risk and high need clients. Many of these client are poor, homeless and vulnerable. Those who are victims of trauma and many due to their trauma response have committed crimes. These agencies have also had committed staff who work in the agencies because of their passion and commitment to the work. They do not make great wages, they were working to help those who needed their support. Isn’t it interesting that all are closing during the time the Conservative government is in power provincially? This government is systematically taking away the safety net from the most vulnerable in our community. Please do not ignore the cuts. Ruth Greenspan, Hamilton

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