The closure comes amid ongoing funding challenges
The Cooperative Care Centre, a Brockville-area homeless shelter, closed its doors permanently on New Year’s Eve. Operations ended at 8 a.m., ending more than five years of providing overnight emergency shelter for people experiencing homelessness.
The closure comes amid ongoing funding challenges, the board previously confirmed, and marks the end of an era for the centre, which played a key role in the local community. Staff and volunteers spent the morning helping clients transition to other supports where possible.
Local officials say additional housing options, including supportive housing and cabin-style units, have opened in Brockville over the past year. However, concerns remain about where some individuals will go following the shutdown.
In a statement, the Cooperative Care Centre thanked the community for its support, saying it had “the privilege of serving our community, standing alongside those who needed us most” and that the memories and impact of its work “will remain with us forever.”
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