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

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Events for Children & Families in the Cranbrook and Kimberley area.

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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
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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
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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
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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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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

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