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Housing Strategy for the Homeless of KW

Our long-term goal is to determine effective housing strategies for the homeless in our region and make them come to life!

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A makeshift, artistic shelter surrounded by trees in an autumn environment. The structure is covered with tarps and decorated with artwork, including a prominent painted star on a blue background. On top of the shelter, a large teddy bear dressed in pink and a whimsical hat sits alongside a playful prop with a painted face. Various pieces of wood and artistic elements surround the space, creating an eclectic and whimsical atmosphere.
A makeshift, artistic shelter surrounded by trees in an autumn environment. The structure is covered with tarps and decorated with artwork, including a prominent painted star on a blue background. On top of the shelter, a large teddy bear dressed in pink and a whimsical hat sits alongside a playful prop with a painted face. Various pieces of wood and artistic elements surround the space, creating an eclectic and whimsical atmosphere.
Affordable Housing Solutions

Providing safe homes for the homeless community.

500$

A modern bus shelter with a curved blue-tinted roof and teal-colored framework. The shelter has several black benches underneath the transparent roof, which allows natural light to pass through. It is located beside a road with a concrete sidewalk and black-and-white striped curb. There is greenery behind the shelter, along with a building and some trees.
A modern bus shelter with a curved blue-tinted roof and teal-colored framework. The shelter has several black benches underneath the transparent roof, which allows natural light to pass through. It is located beside a road with a concrete sidewalk and black-and-white striped curb. There is greenery behind the shelter, along with a building and some trees.
An urban setting with a construction site featuring a portable cabin with a barred window. A worn-out couch is placed next to the cabin on a patch of concrete. Nearby, construction pipes are stacked, and there are several shopping carts filled with debris. Apartment buildings border the background, with a commercial building visible on the right displaying a store logo.
An urban setting with a construction site featuring a portable cabin with a barred window. A worn-out couch is placed next to the cabin on a patch of concrete. Nearby, construction pipes are stacked, and there are several shopping carts filled with debris. Apartment buildings border the background, with a commercial building visible on the right displaying a store logo.
Transitional Housing Program

Supportive living for individuals in need.

300$

Emergency Shelter Services

Immediate assistance for those facing homelessness.

100$

A young child with short dark hair and a slight smile is inside a makeshift shelter. The shelter is constructed from colorful woven materials and bamboo sticks. The child is wrapped in a bright blue cloth and surrounded by bags with text in a foreign script.
A young child with short dark hair and a slight smile is inside a makeshift shelter. The shelter is constructed from colorful woven materials and bamboo sticks. The child is wrapped in a bright blue cloth and surrounded by bags with text in a foreign script.
A wooden shelter with a slanted roof stands in a wooded area. The structure is made of logs and includes a picnic table and benches underneath the roof. Surrounding the shelter are tall trees, creating a secluded and natural environment.
A wooden shelter with a slanted roof stands in a wooded area. The structure is made of logs and includes a picnic table and benches underneath the roof. Surrounding the shelter are tall trees, creating a secluded and natural environment.
A red-brick building with multiple floors features a prominent arched entrance labeled 'Tent City'. The entrance is flanked by two metal railings and surrounded by blooming trees and flower beds with vibrant yellow and purple flowers. The sunlight casts shadows on the pavement, creating a welcoming and serene atmosphere.
A red-brick building with multiple floors features a prominent arched entrance labeled 'Tent City'. The entrance is flanked by two metal railings and surrounded by blooming trees and flower beds with vibrant yellow and purple flowers. The sunlight casts shadows on the pavement, creating a welcoming and serene atmosphere.
Community Housing Initiatives

Creating sustainable housing solutions for families.

400$

Affordable Rental Units

Low-cost options for individuals and families.

250$

Supportive Housing Projects

Long-term housing solutions for vulnerable populations.

600$

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Housing Initiatives

Developing sustainable housing solutions for the homeless community.

A dimly lit urban scene at night with people inside a small tent or shelter. The inside of the tent is illuminated, creating a stark contrast with the dark surroundings. Neon signs and lights from nearby buildings are visible in the background, adding a sense of urban life.
A dimly lit urban scene at night with people inside a small tent or shelter. The inside of the tent is illuminated, creating a stark contrast with the dark surroundings. Neon signs and lights from nearby buildings are visible in the background, adding a sense of urban life.
Warming and Resource Centers

Creating safe spaces for the homeless community in our region to access resources, food, and warmth while surviving on the streets. Building a sense of community and fostering a supportive network.

A person wearing a hooded jacket is walking along railway tracks in an urban area. Simple shelters made of tarps and other materials are set up on both sides of the tracks. There are various items and clothing spread on the ground, possibly for sale. Leafy trees and some multi-story buildings are visible in the background, while overhead wires run above the tracks.
A person wearing a hooded jacket is walking along railway tracks in an urban area. Simple shelters made of tarps and other materials are set up on both sides of the tracks. There are various items and clothing spread on the ground, possibly for sale. Leafy trees and some multi-story buildings are visible in the background, while overhead wires run above the tracks.
Community Housing Strategy

We aim to provide supportive housing options that empower individuals experiencing homelessness, helping them transition to stable living situations and rebuild their lives in a community.

Working closely with ABTC and 100 Victoria St. Tent City, it is evident that a community based shelter is the most effective, as all individuals with thrive with the support of peers facing the same difficulties.

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Reach out to us for support, inquiries, or to learn more about our initiatives for the homeless in the Kitchener-Waterloo region.

We would love to involve any interested parties in our process of developing a better KW region.

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(437) 238-4046

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info@heartofthehomeless.ca

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