Providing a co-ordinated and integrated response to the complex challenges of homelessness through Interdepartmental collaboration and cooperation
Partnership initiatives, including outreach strategies and programs that stabilize individuals and families such as rent supplement and eviction prevention.
Proven success in working with community partners
Participation in federal-provincial affordable housing programs to create 465 new housing units
Completion of two transitional housing programs: Peel Youth Village, for youth and Angela’s Place, for families
Opening of Millbrook Place, combined seniors’ housing and “modest income” efficiency apartments
Development of a Human Resources strategy to support front line staff
Establishing an emergency hostel community advisory group
Outreach program enhancements and expansion, including integration of Needle Exchange Services in Peel’s Outreach program
Development of monitoring tools to measure successes and identify root causes of homelessness
Inclusion of human services policies in the Regional Official Plan
