According to the Federal government, "homelessness is the situation of an individual or family who does not have a permanent address or residence; the living situation of an individual or family who does not have stable, permanent, appropriate housing, or the immediate prospect, means and ability of acquiring it." This is often a symptom of numerous issues, from a lack of affordable and accessible housing to individuals facing physical, mental or cognitive challenges. On PEI, with a low vacancy rate and rapidly climbing rent prices, affordable housing is increasingly scarce. Add to that a global pandemic where the primary public health directive is "stay home" and we get a situation where those living with homelessness find themselves in a precarious situation. To offer an on-the-ground perspective to homelessness and its various intricacies and linked factors, with us today is Sarah MacEachern, front line worker at the Community Outreach Centre.