Originally Posted by
Sharon
Not a good idea.
In Ontario , you get $850.00 a month. Rent for a one bedroom is $1800.00 + in London and it is nice to be able to eat once a day somehow. You can go to the food bank , but you have no transportation to get there.
Unless you have special support , you end up on the street. Many on the street never finished high school, have learning disabilities, mental health issues etc ,so it's very hard to get a job. They would be thrilled to have a job that would pay more than $850.00 a month.
( Have worked with special needs people for MANY years. Presently supporting a family with 2 autistic kids. )