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  • Natalie Hodge reflects at a memorial for Greg Leis, her son, who passed away of a drug overdose two weeks ago, in the main floor common room of UA, a former university student dormitory. Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. 02 December 2021. UA is an interim project operated by the Working Centre of Kitchener, a community based nonprofit venture, in partnership with the Region of Waterloo, a government body. Both organisations are responding to the rapid increase in homelessness in the region. UA can house up to eighty individuals and has six to eight people on staff for each of the three daily shifts. Most but not all of the residents have drug addictions and mental health concerns. Some individuals have moved to other supported housing while many of the current residents have been living at UA for a year. Natalie has given permission for the photo to be used. Greg died on the day I started this segment of the project and the memorial was on my second last day. His death was a constant source of discussion in those two weeks as he was well liked. Natalie told me she was prepared for this eventually as Greg had been a serious drug user for some time. She is a nurse. I was greatly moved by this service for a person I had never met.
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  • Graffiti on a picnic table near the rear fence at UA, a former university student dormitory. Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. 28 October 2021. UA is an interim project operated by the Working Centre of Kitchener, a community based nonprofit venture, in partnership with the Region of Waterloo, a government body. Both organisations are responding to the rapid increase in homelessness in the region. UA can house up to eighty individuals and has six to eight people on staff for each of the three daily shifts. Most but not all of the residents have drug addictions and mental health concerns. Some individuals have moved to other supported housing while many of the current residents have been living at UA for a year.
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  • Francis---last name withheld by agreement---shows his guitar collection in his room at UA, a former university student dormitory that is now a home for the formerly homeless. Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. 27 November 2021. UA is an interim project operated by the Working Centre of Kitchener, a community based nonprofit venture, in partnership with the Region of Waterloo, a government body. Both organisations are responding to the rapid increase in homelessness in the region. UA can house up to eighty individuals and has six to eight people on staff for each of the three daily shifts. Most but not all of the residents have drug addictions and mental health concerns. Some individuals have moved to other supported housing while many of the current residents have been living at UA for a year. Francis, whom I've known for many years, has given permission to use this photo. He and I talk at length and he is key to this story. He introduced me to other people and allowed me to photograph his room and guitar playing.
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  • Natalie Hodge reflects at a memorial for Greg Leis, her son, who passed away of a drug overdose two weeks ago, in the main floor common room of UA, a former university student dormitory. Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. 02 December 2021. UA is an interim project operated by the Working Centre of Kitchener, a community based nonprofit venture, in partnership with the Region of Waterloo, a government body. Both organisations are responding to the rapid increase in homelessness in the region. UA can house up to eighty individuals and has six to eight people on staff for each of the three daily shifts. Most but not all of the residents have drug addictions and mental health concerns. Some individuals have moved to other supported housing while many of the current residents have been living at UA for a year. Natalie has given permission for the photo to be used. Greg died on the day I started this segment of the project and the memorial was on my second last day. His death was a constant source of discussion in those two weeks as he was well liked. Natalie told me she was prepared for this eventually as Greg had been a serious drug user for some time. She is a nurse. I was greatly moved by this service for a person I had never met.
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  • Ian Samolczyk, a staff person at UA, a former university student dormitory now housing formerly homeless people, rides up a ramp after his shift. Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. 30 November 2021. UA is an interim project operated by the Working Centre of Kitchener, a community based nonprofit venture, in partnership with the Region of Waterloo, a government body. Both organisations are responding to the rapid increase in homelessness in the region. UA can house up to eighty individuals and has six to eight people on staff for each of the three daily shifts. Most but not all of the residents have drug addictions and mental health concerns. Some individuals have moved to other supported housing while many of the current residents have been living at UA for a year. Ian has given permission for this photo to be used. He is usually the front lobby person and is known by all the residents and staff. There is simply no project without his generous support and understanding.
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  • Lisa---no last name given by agreement---in conversation in front of the front entrance to UA, a former university student dormitory. Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. 30 November 2021. UA is an interim project operated by the Working Centre of Kitchener, a community based nonprofit venture, in partnership with the Region of Waterloo, a government body. Both organisations are responding to the rapid increase in homelessness in the region. UA can house up to eighty individuals and has six to eight people on staff for each of the three daily shifts. Most but not all of the residents have drug addictions and mental health concerns. Some individuals have moved to other supported housing while many of the current residents have been living at UA for a year. Lisa has given permission to use this photo.
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  • Junior---he doesn't like his given name---poses on a sidewalk near a former university student dormitory that is now a home for the unsheltered. Junior technically still lives at UA, the common name for the dorm, but has been given a two month suspension for not getting rid of the forty seven bicycles he has in his room and floor common area. Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. 29 November 2021. UA is an interim project operated by the Working Centre of Kitchener, a community based nonprofit venture, in partnership with the Region of Waterloo, a government body. Both organisations are responding to the rapid increase in homelessness in the region. UA can house up to eighty individuals and has six to eight people on staff for each of the three daily shifts. Most but not all of the residents have drug addictions and mental health concerns. Some individuals have moved to other supported housing while many of the current residents have been living at UA for a year. Junior was quite happy to pose for this and other photos. He liked and gave permission to use this one.
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  • Phil---last name withheld---poses in front of graffiti on the side of UA, a former university student dormitory that now houses the homeless. Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. 23 November 2021. UA is an interim project operated by the Working Centre of Kitchener, a community based nonprofit venture, in partnership with the Region of Waterloo, a government body. Both organisations are responding to the rapid increase in homelessness in the region. UA can house up to eighty individuals and has six to eight people on staff for each of the three daily shifts. Most but not all of the residents have drug addictions and mental health concerns. Some individuals have moved to other supported housing while many of the current residents have been living at UA for a year. Phil was hesitant to allow publication of this photo until he saw it. In fact he was hesitant to take the photo. He was particularly pleased with the "dreamer" background and has given permission to use the photo.
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  • Ian Samolczyk, a staff person at UA, a former university student dormitory now housing formerly homeless people, rides up a ramp after his shift. Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. 30 November 2021. UA is an interim project operated by the Working Centre of Kitchener, a community based nonprofit venture, in partnership with the Region of Waterloo, a government body. Both organisations are responding to the rapid increase in homelessness in the region. UA can house up to eighty individuals and has six to eight people on staff for each of the three daily shifts. Most but not all of the residents have drug addictions and mental health concerns. Some individuals have moved to other supported housing while many of the current residents have been living at UA for a year. Ian has given permission for this photo to be used. He is usually the front lobby person and is known by all the residents and staff. There is simply no project without his generous support and understanding.
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  • Lisa---no last name given by agreement---in conversation in front of the front entrance to UA, a former university student dormitory. Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. 30 November 2021. UA is an interim project operated by the Working Centre of Kitchener, a community based nonprofit venture, in partnership with the Region of Waterloo, a government body. Both organisations are responding to the rapid increase in homelessness in the region. UA can house up to eighty individuals and has six to eight people on staff for each of the three daily shifts. Most but not all of the residents have drug addictions and mental health concerns. Some individuals have moved to other supported housing while many of the current residents have been living at UA for a year. Lisa has given permission to use this photo.
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  • Junior---he doesn't like his given name---poses on a sidewalk near a former university student dormitory that is now a home for the unsheltered. Junior technically still lives at UA, the common name for the dorm, but has been given a two month suspension for not getting rid of the forty seven bicycles he has in his room and floor common area. Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. 29 November 2021. UA is an interim project operated by the Working Centre of Kitchener, a community based nonprofit venture, in partnership with the Region of Waterloo, a government body. Both organisations are responding to the rapid increase in homelessness in the region. UA can house up to eighty individuals and has six to eight people on staff for each of the three daily shifts. Most but not all of the residents have drug addictions and mental health concerns. Some individuals have moved to other supported housing while many of the current residents have been living at UA for a year. Junior was quite happy to pose for this and other photos. He liked and gave permission to use this one.
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  • Leslie---no last name used by agreement---contemplates her next move in a board game in the main floor common room at a former university student dormitory now used as a residency for formerly unsheltered people. Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. 26 November 2021. UA is an interim project operated by the Working Centre of Kitchener, a community based nonprofit venture, in partnership with the Region of Waterloo, a government body. Both organisations are responding to the rapid increase in homelessness in the region. UA can house up to eighty individuals and has six to eight people on staff for each of the three daily shifts. Most but not all of the residents have drug addictions and mental health concerns. Some individuals have moved to other supported housing while many of the current residents have been living at UA for a year. Leslie gave permission to use this photo, which is from a set up series after I enquired as to who would be interested in being photographed. The game lasted about half an hour. Leslie and Jackie, a staff person, enjoyed a competitive set of games.
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  • Pat Patrick is a resident at UA. Recently he had a medical emergency and is just now recovering, He used to own a tatoo store and is rethinking his use of hard drugs. "I wish I knew what was in it ,[the fentanyl]," he said. "I'm staying off it now." Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. 13 December 2021. UA is a former university student dormitory that now serves homeless people. It is operated by the Working Centre of Kitchener, a nonprofit, community based venture, and funded by Region of Waterloo, a governing body.
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  • Francis, a resident, takes a smoke break in the entrance area of a former university student residence that is home to about eighty ex-homeless people. Francis, who is also a musician, has been living at UA, the street name of the building, for about a year. Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. 23 November 2021. UA is operated by the Working Centre of Kitchener, a community based non profit organization, and Region of Waterloo, a government body.
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  • Kayli, a staff person, reacts to an emergency call that involves paramedica, the firedepartment, and police (not seen). a taxi that is blocked in waiting for a fare also adds to  the commotion. Kaylee later laughs at the absudity of the situation. A man was in medical distress, a common occurance at UA, a dormitory for homeless people, as is the arrival of a taxi. Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. 24 November 2021. UA is operated by the Working Centre of Kitchener, a nonprofit, community based venture, and funded by Region of Waterloo, a governing body.
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  • Activity in the front lobby at a repurposed university student dormitory that now houses up to eighty people who were  homeless. Katinka speaks with Ian, both staff members, while Lisa, a resident, moves bags. Waterloo, Ontario, Canada.30 November 2021. The dormitory, informally called UA, is operated by the Working Centre of Kitchener, a nonprofit, community based venture, and funded by Region of Waterloo, a governing body.
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  • "How happy is the blameless vessel's [sic] lot" graffiti quoting Alexander Pope on an outdoor wall of a former university student dormitory that now houses people who were homeless. Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. 29 November 2021. The dormitory project, called UA, is operated by the Working Centre of Kitchener, a nonprofit, community based venture, and Region of Waterloo, a governing body.
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  • Leslie, a resident, and Ian, a staff member, in the front lobby  at UA, a surplus university dormitory used for a temporary homeless project, on 26 November 2021 in Waterloo, Ontario.
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  • Jeannae, a resident, in the main entrance at UA, a surplus university dormitory used for a temporary homeless project, on 23 November 2021 in Waterloo, Ontario.
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  • One of the many pets makes it's presence known before Greg Leis's memorial service at UA, a surplus university dormitory used for a temporary homeless project, on 23 November 2021 in Waterloo, Ontario.
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  • Commotion, moreso than usual, in the front lobby  at UA, a surplus university dormitory used for a temporary homeless project, on 30 November 2021 in Waterloo, Ontario.
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  • Graffiti on a ramp railing at a repurposed university student dormitory that is now housing for up to eighty people who were homeless. Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. 30 November 2021. The dormitory, informally called UA, is operated by the Working Centre of Kitchener, a nonprofit, community based venture, and funded by Region of Waterloo, a governing body.
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  • Fully loaded cart of Junior's (not in the photo) possessions on the sidewalk near  at UA, a surplus university dormitory used for a temporary homeless project, on 29 November 2021 in Waterloo, Ontario.
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  • Graffiti on a needle drop box in a side patio area of a former university student dormitory that now houses people who were homeless. Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. 29 November 2021. UA, as the building is now called, is a partnership between the Working Centre of Kitchener, a nonprofit, community based venture, and Region of Waterloo, a governing body.
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  • Personal transportation devices for the poor in the back parking lot  at UA, a surplus university dormitory used for a temporary homeless project, on 26 November 2021 in Waterloo, Ontario.
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  • Sultan, a staff member, and others look for a man who is banned and suspected to be inside at UA, a surplus university dormitory used for a temporary homeless project, on 29 October 2021 in Waterloo, Ontario.
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  • Picnic table with slogan and shopping cart in the parking lot at UA, a surplus university dormitory used for a temporary homeless project, on 28 October 2021 in Waterloo, Ontario.
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  • Emma Horner, a nurse, poses in her office at UA, a surplus university dormitory used for a temporary homeless project, on 28 October 2021 in Waterloo, Ontario.
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  • Shinjita Alim and Samolczyk, staff members, pose at at UA, a surplus university dormitory used for a temporary homeless project, on 28 October 2021 in Waterloo, Ontario.
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  • Jordan, a resident, poses in the main entrance at UA, a surplus university dormitory used for a temporary homeless project, on 28 October 2021 in Waterloo, Ontario.
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  • Moving day for a resident---coming or going not known--- at UA, a surplus university dormitory used for a temporary homeless project, on 30 November 2021 in Waterloo, Ontario.
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  • Amber, a resident, and Rocko, someone else's dog, sleep under a table in the front lobby of an repurposed university student dormitory that now houses ex-homeless people. Amber is high and well monitored. The dog's owner is at the hospital for overnight treatment, and has become the building pet. Waterloo, Ontario, Canada.26 November 2021. The building, known as UA, is operated by the Working Centre of Kitchener, a community based non profit organisation, and Region of Waterloo, a government body.
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  • Residence at UA, a surplus university dormitory used for a temporary homeless project, on 23 November 2021 in Waterloo, Ontario.
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  • Tyler, a staff member, poses in his office at UA, a surplus university dormitory used for a temporary homeless project, on 29 October 2021 in Waterloo, Ontario.
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  • Soren, Shinjita, Dave, Jorden, a resident who jumps into the staff photo, and Alex at UA, a surplus university dormitory used for a temporary homeless project, on 28 October 2021 in Waterloo, Ontario.
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  • Staff members and residents react to a potential drug overdose, taking notes, and getting a snack in the front lobby of a former university student dormitory that is now a home for up to eighty formerly homeless people. Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. This novel project is operated by the Working Centre of Kitchener, a non-profit, community based venture, and Region of Waterloo, a governing body.
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  • Pat Patrick is wheeled up a ramp after experiencing breathing problems at UA, a former university student dormitory now housing formerly homeless people. Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. 01 December 2021. UA is an interim project operated by the Working Centre of Kitchener, a community based nonprofit venture, in partnership with the Region of Waterloo, a government body. Both organisations are responding to the rapid increase in homelessness in the region. UA can house up to eighty individuals and has six to eight people on staff for each of the three daily shifts. Most but not all of the residents have drug addictions and mental health concerns. Some individuals have moved to other supported housing while many of the current residents have been living at UA for a year. Pat has given permission to use this photo. The emergency personal were not asked. Pat's breathing became better after treatment.
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  • Francis---last name withheld by agreement---shows his guitar collection in his room at UA, a former university student dormitory that is now a home for the formerly homeless. Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. 27 November 2021. UA is an interim project operated by the Working Centre of Kitchener, a community based nonprofit venture, in partnership with the Region of Waterloo, a government body. Both organisations are responding to the rapid increase in homelessness in the region. UA can house up to eighty individuals and has six to eight people on staff for each of the three daily shifts. Most but not all of the residents have drug addictions and mental health concerns. Some individuals have moved to other supported housing while many of the current residents have been living at UA for a year. Francis, whom I've known for many years, has given permission to use this photo. He and I talk at length and he is key to this story. He introduced me to other people and allowed me to photograph his room and guitar playing.
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  • Phil---last name withheld---poses in front of graffiti on the side of UA, a former university student dormitory that now houses the homeless. Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. 23 November 2021. UA is an interim project operated by the Working Centre of Kitchener, a community based nonprofit venture, in partnership with the Region of Waterloo, a government body. Both organisations are responding to the rapid increase in homelessness in the region. UA can house up to eighty individuals and has six to eight people on staff for each of the three daily shifts. Most but not all of the residents have drug addictions and mental health concerns. Some individuals have moved to other supported housing while many of the current residents have been living at UA for a year. Phil was hesitant to allow publication of this photo until he saw it. In fact he was hesitant to take the photo. He was particularly pleased with the "dreamer" background and has given permission to use the photo.
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  • Ian Samolczyk and Jackie---last name withheld, staff members, attend to a person---unnamed by choice---on the floor of the front lobby of UA, a former university student dormitory and now a residence for former homeless people. Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. 26 November 2021. UA is an interim project operated by the Working Centre of Kitchener, a community based nonprofit venture, in partnership with the Region of Waterloo, a government body. Both organisations are responding to the rapid increase in homelessness in the region. UA can house up to eighty individuals and has six to eight people on staff for each of the three daily shifts. Most but not all of the residents have drug addictions and mental health concerns. Some individuals have moved to other supported housing while many of the current residents have been living at UA for a year. Ian and Jackie have given permission to use this photo. We know the specifics of the incident and choose not to name or seek permission from that person, who was not harmed or in danger.
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  • Amber and Rocko the dog sleep under a table in the front lobby of UA, a former university student dormitory that now houses formerly homeless people. Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. 26 November 2021. UA is an interim project operated by the Working Centre of Kitchener, a community based nonprofit venture, in partnership with the Region of Waterloo, a government body. Both organisations are responding to the rapid increase in homelessness in the region. UA can house up to eighty individuals and has six to eight people on staff for each of the three daily shifts. Most but not all of the residents have drug addictions and mental health concerns. Some individuals have moved to other supported housing while many of the current residents have been living at UA for a year. Amber has given permission to use this photo and was not in danger in this photo.
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  • Staff members and other residents respond to an incident---quite a common occurrence---in the front vestibule of UA, a former university student dormitory now used as a residence for the formerly unsheltered. Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. 23 November 2021. UA is an interim project operated by the Working Centre of Kitchener, a community based nonprofit venture, in partnership with the Region of Waterloo, a government body. Both organisations are responding to the rapid increase in homelessness in the region. UA can house up to eighty individuals and has six to eight people on staff for each of the three daily shifts. Most but not all of the residents have drug addictions and mental health concerns. Some individuals have moved to other supported housing while many of the current residents have been living at UA for a year. No formal permissions were given for this photo. The faces are obscured so much so that the people other than the person in the immediate foreground are not able to be identified. I am also aware of the specific incident details and choose not to disclose it. No one was harmed in this incident.
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  • Leslie---no last name used by agreement---contemplates her next move in a board game in the main floor common room at a former university student dormitory now used as a residency for formerly unsheltered people. Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. 26 November 2021. UA is an interim project operated by the Working Centre of Kitchener, a community based nonprofit venture, in partnership with the Region of Waterloo, a government body. Both organisations are responding to the rapid increase in homelessness in the region. UA can house up to eighty individuals and has six to eight people on staff for each of the three daily shifts. Most but not all of the residents have drug addictions and mental health concerns. Some individuals have moved to other supported housing while many of the current residents have been living at UA for a year. Leslie gave permission to use this photo, which is from a set up series after I enquired as to who would be interested in being photographed. The game lasted about half an hour. Leslie and Jackie, a staff person, enjoyed a competitive set of games.
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  • Staff members help with a large food delivery  at UA, a surplus university dormitory used for a temporary homeless project, on 26 November 2021 in Waterloo, Ontario.
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