The Homelessness Prevention Program (HPP) operates with the Housing First philosophy that people are better able to move forward in their lives if their basic needs are first met; housing being a basic need and human right. There are no conditions, such as sobriety or psychiatric treatment, that need to be met prior to housing. HPP clients are provided with housing and then surrounded with supports based on their individual needs.

Since our program began, we have done hundreds of intakes and fluctuate between 35-40 people housed out in the community in private sector housing. We have some incredible relationships with local landlords who are now looking to work with us before their places even get listed. This program has been incredibly successful! We have been able to move people, some who had been homeless for many years, into permanent housing and we have seen incredible physical and emotional health improvements.