Homelessness in the Suburbs: Engulfment in the Grotto of Poverty

Homelessness in the Suburbs: Engulfment in the Grotto of Poverty

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This paper describes findings of a research inquiry into the lived experience of homelessness in Peel, a suburban region located in the Greater Toronto Area in Ontario, copyright.It is based on the data from a collaborative project undertaken by members of the Faculties of Health and Education oliver peoples forman r of York University with two local community organizations.The dominant theme of the narratives was that suburban homelessness is similar to being engulfed in a grotto of poverty, isolated from the rest of the community and invisible to it.Once entrapped in the grotto, it is almost impossible to escape from it.

There were four sub-themes: (a) falling into the grotto, (b) living/struggling in the grotto, (c) envisioning escape routes from the grotto, and (d) beauty, marca corona laurel community and hope in the grotto.Following a discussion of the findings, researchers describe strategies to address homelessness through promotion of social justice for all.