St. Thomas: leading the way on housing stability - From the Beehive E138

Mike from St. Thomas Economic Development chats with Danielle Nielsen, Acting Director of Social Services for the City of St. Thomas and Elgin County, to discuss the new 10-Year Housing and Homelessness Plan currently being developed for our community.

Filmed on location at 230 Talbot Street, this conversation covers the transition from the 2014-2024 plan into the upcoming 2026-2036 cycle, what makes St. Thomas a recognized leader among Canadian communities in its response to homelessness, and the four pillars guiding the next decade of work: End Homelessness, Build Housing, Sustain Stock, and Lead Collaboratively.

Danielle also speaks to the cross-sector collaboration that has helped St. Thomas achieve something many communities are struggling to do right now: actually reducing homelessness, even as other cities see numbers climb.

Want to have your say? Community input is still being collected.

1. Public Open House / Information Centre:
Wednesday, April 8, 2026, 4 – 6 p.m. 
St. Thomas-Elgin Social Services Building 230 Talbot Street,
St. Thomas Community Room (main floor, Talbot St. entrance)

2. Online Feedback Form Available March 25 – April 15, 2026
Review the additional information, complete the public survey, and make your voice heard in this important planning process.