In Canada, the annual Raising the Roof campaign raised more than $1.2 million, for 80 homelessness agencies across Canada. Homelessness charity Raising the Roof was foundered in 1997, and is the only homelessness charity in Canada dedicated to long-term solutions. Further to fund raising, the charity works to:
Figures suggest some 1.7 million households are homeless or at risk of homelessness in Canada. Street homelessness is the tip of the problem; 80% of Canada's homeless are the hidden homeless.
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Canada NewsWire Group, 8 February 2005