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Our mission - to work in partnerships within our community, to advance community solutions that address homelessness, and the right to a home as a key to the 'quality of life' for everyone in our community.

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.

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.

Renewal of The Homelessness Partnering Strategy

Nov. 5/10:  The Government of Canada will continue to support people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness by renewing its Homelessness Partnering Strategy (HPS) for another three years at current funding levels.

In September 2008, the government committed to a five-year investment of more than $1.9 billion in housing and homelessness to address the needs of low-income Canadians, those at risk of homelessness and the homeless.

In the fall of 2009, the government engaged all provinces and territories, as well as public and private stakeholders, on how best to use federal housing and homelessness investments from 2011 to 2014…and is moving forward with its partners.

For more information, please see the Frequently Asked Questions at Human Resources and Skills Development Canada.  Also see Homelessness Partnering Strategy 2007 to 2011.

 

CAH Community Advisory Board (CAB) Update

May 2010 marks the conclusion of Wayne McNaughton’s and Paul O’Hara’s tenure as Co-Chairs of the CAH Community Advisory Board (CAB).  We’d like to extend a sincere thanks to both for providing the Committee with leadership through the past two demanding and eventful years.

Both have been incredible leaders throughout this time and have proven invaluable to the work of CAH since its inception in 2000.  Paul and Wayne have brought their unique styles to the role of Chair, adding an extraordinary degree of passion, energy and commitment, especially Wayne’s first-hand experience of homelessness.

Thankfully, both will continue to serve on the Board and will, we hope, support our work for many years to come.  (Isn’t it 'illegal' to retire in the non-profit sector?) 

Since every ending marks a new beginning, we welcome our new Chair, Cindy MacIssac.  Cindy is the Executive Director of Direction 180 and a Steering Committee member since October 2007.  The Community Advisory Board (CAB) and staff of CAH are looking forward to working with Cindy who, in addition to her leadership skills and passion, brings a refreshing sense of humour. 

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