The City of Yellowknife, in agreement with Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada, is the Community entity (administrator) that receives funding from the Government of Canada's Reaching Home program, and acts on behalf of the Yellowknife Community Advisory Board (CAB) on Homelessness.
| Reaching Home Funding Available |
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Near the end of 2023, the City of Yellowknife (the City) secured a four-year extension on their federal Reaching Home funding agreement. From April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2028, the City will continue to receive funds annually to address homelessness and housing needs in Yellowknife. The City of Yellowknife is seeking project proposals from NGOs and charitable organizations geared towards supporting our local unhoused community. Application information:
Proposals will be reviewed, and funding decisions made by the Community Advisory Board on Homelessness in March 2025. Once the funding allocations have been determined, successful applicants will be contacted directly. For specific questions related to funding eligibility and how to prepare your proposal, please email homelessness@yellowknife.ca. |
| Community Advisory Board (CAB) on Homelessness |
| CAB members work toward realizing the Community Plan on Homelessness, identifying and recommending projects to receive funding to help reduce and prevent homelessness. Council established the Yellowknife Community Advisory Board (CAB) on Homelessness and adopted the Terms of Reference on April 28, 2014. Please view our Community Advisory Board on Homelessness page for further information. To read the Reaching Home directives for Designated Communities (urban centers), Indigenous communities, territorial communities and rural and remote communities across Canada go to: Reaching Home: Canada's Homelessness Strategy Directives. |
| Housing Services |
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If you are in need of Housing and Shelter Support, there are several agencies in Yellowknife to contact for assistance via the link. |
| The Community Plan on Homelessness |
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Each year communities have the opportunity to update their Homelessness Partnering Strategy (HPS) Community Plan. This includes updating Yellowknife’s current situation and progress made towards meeting the priorities. Priorities in Yellowknife's current Community Plan:
The current Reaching Home contribution agreement with the City of Yellowknife spans from April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2028. Previous Community Homelessness Plans:
Previous HPS Community Plans: |
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For more information email homelessness@yellowknife.ca.
