When Marie Morrison first started her career in the homelessness sector, no one had heard of By-Name Data or Coordinated Access — two fundamental elements now considered essential in the work to end homelessness.  Housing First wasn’t a term yet coined.  To say the sector’s approach has shifted since then would be a remarkable understatement.  “We can fairly say Marie has helped revolutionize Canada’s response to … More

St. John’s, NL, March 17, 2026 – The work to reduce homelessness among people living with disabilities in Newfoundland and Labrador has taken a huge leap forward, thanks to a new project that will help shape the way communities across Canada support people experiencing homelessness to find and maintain safe, affordable and accessible housing.  In partnership with the Canadian … More

“This success story is not just about me. It’s about what becomes possible when people are given structure, compassion, and the opportunity to rebuild.”  Those were the words of a newly moved-in resident, shared recently during the opening of a supportive housing unit in the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville.  That’s 24 new homes for people experiencing chronic homelessness … More

Nobody wants to be homeless.  Given the choice, no one would choose to live in a tent, an encampment, or on the streets — especially not during the frigid Canadian winters.  Yet homelessness, especially unsheltered homelessness, is surging across the country. Since 2018, unsheltered homelessness has increased by 300%, according … More