The aim of Roots & Roofs is to reduce homelessness by increasing the number of people moving into housing in Medicine Hat every month, with a focus on people discharged from a remand centre.  

One year into their Homelessness Reduction Innovation Fund project, Fort McMurray-Wood Buffalo has doubled the number of people moving from chronic homelessness into their own homes every month.

The relatively rapid development of 49 supportive housing units has helped the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville reduce chronic homelessness by 49 per cent from October 2025 to August 2026.

The Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness is calling on Ottawa to invest in intensive housing for Canadians with severe cognitive impairment, a small but uniquely visible growing subgroup in the homeless population.

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.