Housing

Houseless to Housed

Throughout Canada, the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul is actively responding to the Housing crisis, currently the greatest cause of poverty in our country; our mission is to practically resolve issues, one neighbour in need at a time, and give voice to the voiceless.

Thanks to our active members’ presence across the country, our approach is uniquely locally customized, to deal with each community’s different needs. Our Society is active on multiple fronts:

Preventing Homelessness

Rent support

Invincible housing

North of 60

Food Bank & Soup Kitchen

SSVP Thrift Stores

Surviving Homelessness

Windsor Street Outreach

Brant program

Halifax Emergency Shelters

Temporary Housing / Shelters

Toronto:

 

 

Tiny Homes

Multi-Unit Subsidized Housing

Ozanam Place, Halifax

Rosalie’s Village, Victoria

HomeShare

Congregate/ Rooming Homes

As a national organization, the SSVP is also advocating for the voiceless and actively working towards building awareness of the impact of Guaranteed Basic Income, supporting the efforts of the Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness (CAEH) and the Canadian Housing Evidence Collaborative (CHEC) and working on Indigenous Housing Rights, amongst others.

The SSVP is now appealing to Canadians who feel powerless to help their neighbours in need. Funds will be allocated based on donor priority or direction, to ensure that those without homes can imagine a brighter, safer future, and those in transition can move forward.

If you would like to support these programs, please  contact us or DONATE.     

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FAQ - Housing

Applicants can apply for housing assistance by visiting our site and filling out the online form. Additional information and resources are available to guide you through the process.

Eligibility for housing assistance is based on income, housing needs, and other criteria. Our services aim to support individuals and families facing homelessness or housing instability.

In addition to housing, we offer comprehensive support services such as financial counseling, employment resources, and health services to help individuals achieve long-term stability.

SSVP offers various forms of housing assistance to help those in need, including temporary housing, emergency shelters, and help with finding permanent housing solutions.

SSVP provides support services alongside housing assistance to help individuals and families achieve long-term stability. For specific details on the support services offered, please visit our website or contact our office directly.
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