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