Nytasha MacMullin, a tire technician in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, is experiencing homelessness despite maintaining mostly full-time employment.
MacMullin, a single mother of six children, lost her housing in October 2024. Since that time, she has been living in a pallet shelter she constructed herself in the Woodside area.
Speaking near the Green Road Park encampment, MacMullin stated that her current situation was not something she expected, describing the experience as if the rug was pulled out from underneath me
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MacMullin indicated that she is among a broader group of homeless individuals who maintain employment but are unable to afford housing or make ends meet within the Halifax Regional Municipality.
Homelessness in Dartmouth
Many individuals residing in Dartmouth’s homeless encampments are reluctant to speak on the record. Those who decline interviews often cite concerns regarding the potential impact on their future job prospects or the shame associated with their living situation.
While most residents remain private, some individuals, including P.J. McKay, have shared their experiences openly.
In addition to encampments, the region utilizes larger-scale emergency housing. The Bridge, a converted hotel serving as a shelter in Dartmouth, provides housing for 175 people.