The Memengwaa program by Shawenim Abinoojii was one of the winners of the Making the Shift Youth Homelessness Prevention Awards! 🎉 Memengwaa supports #Indigenous youth at-risk of #homelessness by providing housing and cultural support. Learn more:

The OneRoof program by Kingston HomeBase was one of the winners of the Making the Shift Youth Homelessness Prevention Awards! 🎉 OneRoof aims to prevent #YouthHomelessness by providing essential services to at-risk and unhoused youth in Kingston:

Want to learn more about #HomelessnessPrevention? Our monthly panel series, Prevention Matters!, brings together experts and communities to discuss how we can prevent #homelessness. Check it out here and stay tuned for new sessions in 2025:

Poverty affects #2SLGBTQ+ communities in Canada at a disproportionately high rate, yet the challenges they face are often overlooked. A new project led by York University researchers is working to address this gap and create lasting solutions. Find more:

Thanks to new @HICC_ca funding, we're able to provide training + technical assistance to support Community Entities in delivering #YouthHomelessness prevention interventions. We’ve partnered with two communities to create a toolkit to share our learnings!

Good news! 🎉 The registration deadline for the International Conference on the Prevention of #YouthHomelessness has been extended to Wednesday, December 18th @ 11:59 PM PST! 🗓️ Don’t miss your chance to join this incredible event! Secure your spot today:

Housing challenges among #Indigenous Peoples in Canada vary widely from community to community. This report sheds light on the struggles Métis communities in Saskatchewan face and offers recommendations to address the urgent #HumanRights issues identified:

Check out this blog for a recap of the seventh session of our Prevention Matters! series, which highlights the crucial role legal professionals play in preventing and addressing #YouthHomelessness:

Don’t miss the National Findings on Post-Secondary Student Homelessness webinar on Dec 13! The research in this webinar was funded by our Making the Shift Youth Homelessness Social Innovation Lab, co-led by @AWayHomeCa & @COHomelessness. Register:

Climate change is a health equity issue, disproportionately impacting those experiencing poverty and #homelessness. This paper explores the intersecting factors that amplify these effects, highlighting the urgent need for equitable solutions. Read more:

A unique Indigenous-led funding initiative is reshaping academic research by empowering communities to propose and lead projects that matter to them. This article highlights its successes, challenges & the journey toward Indigenous research sovereignty:

An Indigenous-led funding initiative is reshaping academic research by empowering communities to propose and lead projects that matter to them. This article highlights its successes, challenges, and the journey toward Indigenous research sovereignty:

As part of our #CAEH24 series, this blog spotlights research on supportive housing transitions in Toronto. Programs like Home for Good offer essential support to those moving from supportive housing to private market rentals. Read more here:

#ICYMI: The eighth session of our Prevention Matters! series is now available online! This panel focuses on #Indigenous #HomelessnessPrevention through a gender-based perspective. Watch the full discussion here:

The @HousingLogement released a report calling for urgent action on the #HumanRights crisis in homeless encampments. This fact sheet outlines key recommendations for provinces and territories to support encampment residents across Canada. Learn more:

RT @COHomelessness: Registration for the International Conference on the Prevention of Youth Homelessness in Toronto from Feb 24-26 is now…

#DYK that #2SLGBTQ+ communities in Canada experience higher rates of #homelessness? This report highlights existing policies and interventions to support 2SLGBTQ+ homelessness, providing a strong foundation for future initiatives. Learn more here:

As climate change worsens, health disparities deepen, with those in poverty bearing a disproportionate burden. Learn more about the impacts of climate change on the physical and mental health of individuals experiencing poverty in Canada here:

RT @HousingLogement: Today and every day, housing is a #HumanRight. 🏡 We must listen to people at the centre of the housing crisis to find…

On #NationalHousingDay, we celebrate the progress made in addressing housing needs across Canada and recognize the work ahead to make #AffordableHousing a reality for all. 🏠 To address #homelessness effectively, we must focus on prevention. Learn more: