Homeless Outreach and Prevention
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
contact us
hop@ccssebc.com | 778-517-5355
related events
Events for Children & Families in the Cranbrook and Kimberley area.
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Strong Start @ Steeples Elementary
Steeples Elementary School
For more info and to register online: https://www.sd5.bc.ca/learning/EarlyLearning/StrongstartCentres/Pages/default.aspx#/=
Wed, 16 Oct, 09:00 AM - 11:30 AM
/ Children & Families
Wiggle, Giggle & Grow
Kootenay Child Development Centre
Join us for a nutritious snack, play with toys, create crafts, sing songs, read stories, and meet other families. Contact: capc.cbk@ccssebc.com Located at Bellies to Babies (#22 12th Ave N), inside the Kootenay Child Development…
Wed, 16 Oct, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
/ Children & Families
Strong Start @ Steeples Elementary
Steeples Elementary School
For more info and to register online: https://www.sd5.bc.ca/learning/EarlyLearning/StrongstartCentres/Pages/default.aspx#/=
Wed, 16 Oct, 12:15 PM - 02:45 PM
/ Children & Families
Baby Talk Drop-in
Kootenay Child Development Centre
Drop-in group at Bellies to Babies with Interior Health for parents and babies ages 0 to 12 months.
Wed, 16 Oct, 01:30 PM - 02:30 PM
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Strong Start @ Steeples Elementary
Steeples Elementary School
For more info and to register online: https://www.sd5.bc.ca/learning/EarlyLearning/StrongstartCentres/Pages/default.aspx#/=
Thu, 17 Oct, 09:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Post-Partum Parents Group
Kootenay Child Development Centre
A drop-in group for parents of new babies, includes coffee and snack, at Bellies to Babies in the Kootenay Child Development Centre.
Thu, 17 Oct, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM