A message from Homeward Trust Edmonton:
"The last 21 months have been full of very complex challenges. In conjunction with a once-in-a-century public health crisis, Edmonton also saw the experience of homelessness increase for the first time in well over a decade. COVID-19 has highlighted just how important the safety and security of a home is to the overall health of everyone.
"This has also been a great example of an entire sector coming together and finding effective solutions in an extremely difficult situation. Innovative and collaborative ideas, combined with renewed commitments and funding from government, have increased our capacity to provide some members of our community with something most of us have been able to rely on in this crisis – a stable home where we can be healthy and protected.
"Since 2009, through collaboration with all levels of government and as a sector, we have ended homelessness for more than 13,000 individuals in our community, many with complex needs. The work that has been done over the last couple of years is part of a much larger and ongoing effort, and there is much more work to do.
"We can end homelessness, together."
Learn more about what is being done locally by registering for FREE Edmonton Housing Month webinars throughout the month of November. Be sure to tune in to Homeward Trust's presentation on Tuesday, Nov. 16, at noon. Register today!