Civida is working hard to reduce evictions and build community as the largest provider of community housing in Edmonton.

Intensive Housing is a critical missing piece in Canada’s housing system, designed to meet the needs of a small group of people that we’ve let fall through the cracks.

Key Takeaways for Communities An initial scan of existing services and gaps can show opportunities for innovation and improvement. When designing their Homelessness Reduction Innovation Fund project, PEI identified a gap in addressing youth homelessness and created a project that found its niche while complementing existing programs. Structural barriers like high rental … More

Content Note: This article mentions substance use, mental health challenges, and intimate partner violence. If you need support with a mental health crisis, you can access resources at this link. If you or someone you know needs help related to family violence, you can find resources here. Key Takeaways for Communities Preventing … More

Expertise from people with lived experience is central to designing better homelessness response systems in Niagara Region.

Lambton County’s community outreach team has ended homelessness for 117 people since 2022, helping them move directly from the streets into safe and affordable housing.

Content Note: This article contains mention of self-harm. If you or someone you know needs help, you can call or text Canada’s 988 Suicide Crisis Helpline, or connect with Kids Help Phone.  Key Takeaways for Communities Each person’s housing journey is unique. People experiencing homelessness need tailored support to ensure they can find and … More

Content Note: This article mentions the impacts of residential school and intergenerational trauma. Key Takeaways for Communities Housing programs that are low-barrier, trauma-informed, and flexible will lead to people finding a safe, permanent place to call home. Wraparound supports for individuals help them exit homelessness and remain successfully housed. Centring … More

CONTENT NOTE: This article contains mention of suicide. If you or someone you know needs help, you can call or text Canada’s 988 Suicide Crisis Helpline.  Key Takeaways for Communities Community entities and homelessness system planners play an essential role in identifying the current and projected number of supportive and affordable housing units that will be … More

*Content note: This story contains mention of suicide.  At first, it was anecdotal.   Emergency shelter workers across the Niagara region noticing a few more seniors showing up at night, without anywhere else to go.  Then, the By-Name Data — a list of all people actively experiencing homelessness in the region — confirmed it.  Seniors now represent 15 per cent … More