New resource added to the Homelessness Learning Hub!

This toolkit is designed to help you learn more about how to work effectively with individuals experiencing #homelessness before, during, and after a disaster.

Access the toolkit: bit.ly/49COPnJ

💡Discover the power of legislative action in preventing #homelessness !

This month’s #PreventionMatters session highlights the success of #DutyToAssist , a strategy that has successfully been implemented in Wales to enforce the #Right2Housing .

✅ RSVP: bit.ly/3JeIuEq

Join us for Session 4 of Prevention Matters! With Stephen Gaetz and Peter Mackie. Learn how legislation can make a real impact in preventing youth homelessness. Happening this April 24th, 12PM ET. RSVP: bit.ly/3UiOC4z #PreventionMatters

This report from @Selkirkcollege offers insights into the conditions and challenges faced by the unhoused population and related service agencies in three communities in British Columbia.

READ: bit.ly/3TYFhgW

#RuralHomelessness #Research

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“Duty to Assist” is a form of legislation that holds local authorities, such as governments, accountable for their role in preventing #homelessness .

✅ JOIN US to learn how this strategy has been successfully been implemented in Wales: bit.ly/4cSNpsa

COMING SOON: The #MtS Youth Homelessness Prevention Awards are coming back!

Stay tuned for the official announcement.

Canada Life A Way Home Canada Hub Solutions

#DYK The Homelessness Learning Hub has over 14 FREE and self-paced trainings for the homelessness sector.

Trainings include:
✅ Eviction Prevention
✅ Duty to Assist
✅ Harm Reduction for the Homelessness Sector
Start learning today: bit.ly/3PQEEVu

NEWS: The current system is not designed or adequately resourced to address the increase of individuals requiring support...specifically those who are precariously housed or experiencing hidden #homelessness ..'

SOURCE: ow.ly/HhRN50RfigU

This article compares the prevalence of #dementia among people experiencing #homelessness to housed individuals in the general population, as well as those living in low-income neighbourhoods.

READ: bit.ly/4aH7VKu

Catch up on our latest #PreventionMatters ! panel session where you’ll hear inspiring stories from organizations that have successfully implemented Family and Natural Supports ( #FNS ) programs.

WATCH: bit.ly/3VOgCyi

While #homelessness is gendered globally, this article demonstrates how in regions where gender inequality is greater, women and gender-diverse people will be more disproportionately impacted by homelessness: bit.ly/4aMt3Pv

#WomensHomelessness

Check out this powerful discussion from @housinglogement and National Right to Housing Network on addressing the #encampments crisis.

Lived experts and grassroots organizers shared insights on how all levels of gov't can work with encampment residents to address this issue: bit.ly/4aIW8Lz

This report shares insights on how to create more outcomes of healing, family, and economic security for all youth involved with the #FosterCare system.

READ:
bit.ly/49kpNcU

#HomelessnessPrevention #YouthHomelessness

Watch this online panel that discussed the Office of the Federal Housing Advocate final #encampments report and her urgent call for a human rights-based National Encampments Response Plan: bit.ly/3J8VmvE

#Right2Housing

FACT: The cost of rehousing is lower than the cost of remaining homeless.

A recent study from Brussels Studies, demonstrates how rehousing people experiencing homelessness is not only the ethical solution but also more cost effective.

SOURCE: bit.ly/49iaxNO

NEWS: 'Instead of pointlessly shuffling people between shelters and jails and hospitals, housing people can help to stabilize them and connect them with the ongoing supports they need.'

SOURCE: ow.ly/AM3e50R9zhC

#homelessness #HealthCare #addictions #MentalHealth

The Host Home model is a home-based alternative to emergency shelter. Host home programs partner with community members who provide housing for a young person at risk of or experiencing homelessness.

Learn more: bit.ly/4cHITMU

👋In case you missed it: The recording of our sold-out webinar (we had 530+ RSVPs!) on what a National Encampments Responses Plan should look like is now live!

➡️ Watch the recording here: loom.ly/3gpP-hs

@housinglogement @chriswiebe780 Lorraine Lam Anna Cooper