The petition has gathered over 2,000 signatures
A growing petition is calling on officials to keep Brockville’s Co-Operative Care Centre open after the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville voted to end its funding on December 31.
The 28-bed shelter, located on the grounds of the Brockville Mental Health Centre, provides overnight housing, meals, and support to people experiencing homelessness. The decision to redirect funding to other programs has sparked concern among local residents and advocates who say the closure would leave vulnerable people without a safe place to stay this winter.
The petition has gathered over 2,000 signatures and urges county officials to explore new funding options, including partnerships, grants, and community support.
The centre’s staff say demand for services continues to rise, with more people seeking shelter as temperatures drop. Supporters argue the facility remains an essential part of Brockville’s response to homelessness and hope the county will reconsider before year’s end.
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