Support and resources for those facing housing insecurity in Cranbrook.

We serve people of all ages in Cranbrook who are facing homelessness, are at-risk of homelessness or are in unstable housing situations (ei. couch-surfing).

Reasons people may become homeless or be at-risk of becoming homeless:

• Personal or family crisis
• Leaving abusive relationships
• Being a youth in unsafe conditions
• Loss of income
• Increasing housing costs
• Lack of housing availability
• Major life change
• Leaving the health or corrections systems

What we do:

• Provide services to singles, couples and families in Cranbrook
• Provide information about housing and renting, including tenant and landlord rights
• Connect people to suitable, safe and affordable housing, when available
• Connect street-involved, marginalized, transient and vulnerable people to services
• Help with housing applications
• Make referrals to services or connect with other service providers
• Advocate for individuals’ housing needs
• Advocate for the community’s housing needs more broadly
• Provide short-term rental subsidies or one-time assistance to help people overcome challenges
• Work with other agencies to help people best utilize their support system

What we don’t do:

• Provide housing
• Help home owners
• Provide subsidies to those who already have subsidized housing
• Be a person’s source of income
• Provide long-term support that encourages dependency on our limited resources