The new temporary Cabot Square day shelter for the homeless opened up amid the COVID-19 crisis in Montreal, but staff are still waiting for personal protective materials such as masks and gloves.
The City of Montreal announced a state of emergency Friday in order to relocate resources for the homeless and join forces with community partners like Resilience Montreal who are running the Cabot Square shelter.
Resilience Montreal founder Nakuset said her most pressing request from public health officials has been for masks and gloves, as her staff and volunteers are currently working without these protective materials. “You go to the hospitals and they’re wearing all the protective gear,” she said. “Front-line workers at Resilience and the