Did you know...

• Over 550 people spend the night in shelters in London.
• 10,000 meals per week are provided to low-income families.
• The London Housing Registry, providing private market listings, receives over 350 inquiries on housing related issues monthly.
• Thousands of families with children struggle to find a decent place to live.
• There is at least 5 to 7 year wait for subsidized housing. These individuals, who don't receive subsidized housing, must turn to the private market for their housing needs.
• Ontario Works - A single person: Receives a maximum shelter allowance of $363 a month.
  Reality: In 2009, the average bachelor apartment in London rented for $533 a month. The lowest rented in the east end of the city at $450 a month - still unaffordable by $112.
• Ontario Works - A single parent with 2 children (under the age of 12): Receives a maximum shelter allowance of $619 a month.
  Reality: In 2009, the average 2 bedroom apartment in London rented for $834 a month. The lowest rented in the east end of the city at $694 at month - still unaffordable by $75.
• An individual earning minimum wage:
  At $9.50 for a 35-hour week receives a $322.50 a week (before taxes and deductions) or $1412.75 a month. In 2009, the average 1 bedroom apartment in London rented for $708 a month take about 50% of the earned income.