The John Howard Society in P.E.I. was forced to close its Prevention and Diversion Fund last year because demand outpaced the funding available. But thanks to new investment through the Homelessness Reduction Innovation Fund, the homelessness prevention program is returning. CBC News: Compass host Louise Martin spoke with the society’s president, Conor Mullin, on January 15, 2026. Click here to read the full story.

The Homelessness Reduction Innovation Fund (HRIF) is delivered by the Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness, as part of the federal government’s commitment to Reaching Home: Canada’s Homelessness Strategy, as announced in Budget 2024. HRIF provides one-time grants for projects aimed at achieving measurable reductions in homelessness. Learn more about the program and how your community can apply here.