Homelessness
is increasing. In the Halifax area. Men, women, young people
and increasingly families, are finding themselves without housing -
a place to call ‘home’.
The causes of homelessness are complex and numerous, and the solutions
are community driven.
This web site is about solutions: the solutions in our community. Community Action on Homelessness works with community in advancing solutions to homelessness and the challenge some of our community members face in accessing safe and affordable housing.
We envision the Halifax Regional Municipality as a healthy community for all citizens to live, work and raise families, and we are guided by our mission statement.
Call for Proposals (CFP)
(June 5, 2008)
The Homelessness Partnering Strategy (HPS) provides funding for the Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) to help our community address homelessness more effectively. Community Action on Homelessness (CAH) manages the HPS program in a shared delivery model in partnership with Human Resource and Social Development Canada (HRSDC).
The Steering Committee of CAH is very pleased to accept proposals from community agencies that provide shelter, supportive housing, and services to individuals who are homeless and/or at risk of homelessness, for renovations that address health and safety issues in buildings which are owned by the organization.
The CFP is based on Priority 4 of the Community Plan 2007-2009 with the objective to ensure that the living space and program space at shelters, supportive housing facilities and service agencies is safe and poses no major health risks. The maximum funding amount per proposal is limited to $50,000 and funding recommendation is pending available funds. Proponents are encouraged to seek partnerships with other funding sources.
To attend an information session and receive an CFP package, please contact Community Action on Homelessness at 420-6026 or e-mail at cjahn@cahhalifax.org.
FAQ from June 23rd Information Session (.pdf)
Deadline for submission: August 27, 2008 at 2:00 pm
- download a .pdf of the CFP
CAH is pleased to announce its Third Annual Housing Week,
November 17th to November 21st, 2008.
Building on the success of our first edition of “BUILDING COMMUNITY”, we promise our next edition with be bigger and better!. As with last year, the publication’s emphasis is on building partnerships and will showcase a range of committed partners engaged in building sustainable solutions to homelessness in our communities. We offer very reasonable advertising rates and your message will be delivered to 50,000 households in the HRM!
Download the Advertising Rates and Info package, then give us a call or email us to book your ad now!
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We’re also thrilled to announce that “The Other Home Show” will be held at ScotiaSquare! With a larger, brighter and busier environment, we’re inviting back previous participants and inviting those to haven’t yet signed up, to call us at CAH for more information.
It’s an excellent opportunity for the public to learn about your programs, services and make connections. We welcome our members and supporters to celebrate a week of education, advocacy, and empowerment. Starting with our big Launch on November 17th, we aim to build excitement and energy around community development and affordable housing while pointing the way to practical housing solutions.
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Click on any image to view pictures from last year's Housing Week
We hope you will join us in planning Housing Week 2008. We want your input and ideas! Call Claudia Jahn, CAH Program Director, at (902) 420 6026 or email us at info@cahhalifax.org.
Stay in touch with updates on Housing Week & other
issues by subscribing to our
e-members' list
Subscribe by sending a blank email (no
Subject, nothing in the body, no signature) to:
cah_list-subscribe@topica.com
The Community Coalition to End Poverty - Nova Scotia
(formerly The Poverty Reduction Strategy Coalition of Nova Scotia)
presents:
'Framework for a Poverty Reduction Strategy for Nova Scotia'
A community-based framework for a comprehensive strategy to see poverty reduced and eventually eliminated in Nova Scotia. (Full details)
Congratulations to
Street Feat on their Tenth Anniversary!
Still the only publication east of Montreal that is solely dedicated to bringing issues of poverty to the forefront of society. http://www.streetfeat.ns.ca/
Homelessness, Victimization and Crime:
Knowledge and Actionable Recommendations - final report
This report examines how victimization contributes to homelessness and how subsequent victimization may result from living on the streets. It reviews the types of crimes committed by homeless people, and why homeless people are incarcerated. It also identifies factors through which incarceration raises the risk of homelessness for vulnerable populations. The report identifies the main conclusions from the literature review. It also reports on actionable recommendations from semi-structured interviews held with community safety coordinators, city housing staff, academics, service providers, and community action groups from eight Canadian cities: Halifax, Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto, Regina, Calgary, Edmonton, and Vancouver. Download (.pdf)
Elect More Women - equalvoice.ca
Equal Voice is a national group of women and men who have formed a multi-partisan, non-profit organization promoting the election of more women in Canada.
Canadian Housing Equality Resources
A new national website developed by the Centre for Equality Rights in Accommodation (CERA) to provide community advocates with tools to effectively challenge discrimination in housing.
The site includes key case law related to human rights in housing, links to relevant provincial and territorial human rights legislation, policy and research documents, and a comprehensive guide for advocates.
CERA is an Ontario-based non-profit charitable organization dedicated to promoting human rights in housing. http://www.equalityrights.org/cera/