“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

In the last six years, the number of people experiencing unsheltered homelessness has increased by 300 per cent in Canada, according to the 2024 Point-in-Time count.  That probably doesn’t come as much of a surprise. Encampments made up of tents and other makeshift shelters have been growing in communities large and small right across … More

Are you thinking of applying for the Homelessness Reduction Innovation Fund (HRIF)?  We have some great news. The third round of expressions of interest are now open, and we’ve developed this quick resource to help you build a strong application.  But first, a quick refresher about HRIF.  HRIF provides one-time … More

A series of photos hang in the hallways of Horizons at 106, a 100-unit transitional supportive housing facility operated by End Homelessness St. John’s (EHSJ) in Newfoundland.  Under an image of broken glass, the words “Homelessness is chaos. There was never calmness, always chaos,” are inscribed.  “I chose that picture because, just like … More

Looking out at a sea of listeners, Jacinta Brown of Prince Edward Island’s Community Outreach Centre asked people to stand if they felt they were collaborating well with the medical field.  Every seat in the conference room was filled with people coming from across Canada to attend the National Conference on Ending Homelessness in October 2025.  … More

*This CAEH Bright Spot was written by Tiffany Dorman, the manager of homelessness and supportive housing with the Regional Municipality of Halton.  It was about a year ago. A supportive housing provider in Halton Region reached out to me.  They said, “hey, we’ve heard what you’re doing with coordinated access. How can we get involved?”  For … More

For the vast majority of people who experience homelessness, all they want and need is a home they can afford, that meets their needs.  Some people struggling with physical or mental health challenges, or substance use disorders, will need supports to recover. Housing-related and other supports can be offered in … More