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Homeless reception centre generates big numbers as well as ‘abject misery’: advocate – Taproot Edmonton
March 6, 2024 The United Conservative Party government describes its recently-launched homeless reception centre as a success, but some advocates for people without housing strongly disagree. The province launched a navigation and support centre out of a Hope Mission building in January. Jason Nixon, minister of seniors, community, and social services, said the centre was […]
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Building more homes that Canadians can afford in Edmonton, Alberta
February 21, 2024 Right now, in communities across the country, building affordable housing is too hard. That’s why the federal government is working with municipalities to break down barriers and build more homes, faster so Canadians – whether they are just starting out, growing their families, or aging in security – can find a place […]
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Helping build more homes, faster in Alberta
February 19, 2024 With federal funding and federal leadership, we are changing how cities let housing get built in their municipalities. With a greater focus on higher density housing, student housing, homes near transit and affordable housing, we are going to get more homes built for Canadians at prices they can afford. Today, the Government […]
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Furthering reconciliation through emergency shelter
Feb 16, 2024 Alberta’s government has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Blood Tribe Department of Health to continue operating the Lethbridge shelter and is investing $4 million in its expansion. In January 2023, the Blood Tribe Department of Health began operating the Lethbridge emergency shelter. This partnership has put a greater focus […]
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Jason Nixon: Edmonton’s new navigation centre making a difference for homeless – Edmonton Journal
Feb 09, 2024 A new navigation and support centre in Edmonton is making a big difference for people experiencing homelessness who have been removed from encampments. Encampments are not the answer to solving homelessness, and in fact, are making things worse for the vulnerable people living in them. Over the past couple of months, Alberta’s […]
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Encampment removal yields significant improvements
Removing encampments and opening the new navigation and support centre have significantly improved downtown Edmonton and connected those in need to with life-changing services. As a response to high-risk encampments, Alberta’s government is providing targeted help to Edmonton’s most vulnerable through the new navigation and support centre that opened on Jan. 17. Since opening, 145 […]
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New supportive housing for Calgary families
Feb 01, 2024 The Mustard Seed’s HUB 29 project is providing affordable housing for 24 families. Housing linked with supports is an integral part of the overall response to homelessness. Through the Affordable Housing Partnership Program, Alberta’s government has invested $1.2 million in bilateral funding that is helping families who are experiencing or who are […]
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49 homeless encampments dismantled in Edmonton since lawsuit scrapped – CBC
Feb 01, 2024 Edmonton set up emergency command centre to co-ordinate removals Two weeks since a lawsuit challenging Edmonton’s practice of dismantling homeless encampments was scrapped by a judge, nearly 50 encampments around the city have been torn down. A new emergency operations centre — set up by city administration one day after the suit […]
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Kelden Formosa: Clearing out homeless encampments is the right thing to do—even if it looks bad – The Hub
January 25, 2024 Letting our homeless neighbours freeze in tents is not the compassionate response In the face of the recent frigid temperatures, cities across the country have struggled with questions about homeless encampments, public safety, and the well-being of the affected individuals. The City of Edmonton has been on the front lines of these […]
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Wood’s Homes offering more hope to youth – Lethbridge Herald
January 25, 2024 Wood’s Homes staged the grand opening of its Lethbridge Opportunity Hub on Wednesday at TD Waterhouse. The hub is designed to empower young individuals from ages 16 to 24 through various services such as personal development, interpersonal development, life-skills building, systems navigation, and employment readiness. Director of programs at Wood’s Homes Brian […]
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