The Lighthouse
The Halton Lighthouse Shelter in Oakville is the only emergency Homeless Shelter for all of the Halton Region, encompassing Burlington, Milton and Oakville.
With a population of 440,000 in the region and one emergency shelter -there is only a total vacancy of 25 beds; 15 for males and 10 for females.
An increasing number of homeless in Halton are low-income families.
