Housing First

• Housing First is a major part of the long-term solution to end homelessless in Edmonton.
• The Edmonton Committee to End Homelessness has embraced a philosophy called Housing First, which is based on the premise that having a home is the foundation for building a better life.
• The committee believes that providing homeless people with a place to live and the necessary support services will help them transition to a self-sufficient life.
• The application of this Housing First philosophy will form a major part of the long-term solution to ending homelessness in Edmonton.

• About the Initiative
• About Homelessness
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