Programs Funded

The Homelessness Partnership Initiative (HPI) is a unique community-based federal programs aimed to help prevent and reduce homelessness in Canada. There are 61 designated communities in Canada, Kelowna being one of them that receive funding under the HPI based on an identified need. Distinct Aboriginal Communities and Outreach Communities funding streams are also available to meet the acute and unique needs of homeless Aboriginal people and to fill specific gaps in rural infrastructure to address homelessness.

The experience of each of these communities is unique and the homeless populations, issues and needs of each community are varied. The HPI is designed to ensure that communities have the flexibility and the tools required to identify and address their community’s own distinct homelessness needs and priorities.

The community-based model means that community partners are involved at every level of program delivery under the HPI including:

  • identifying community priorities and target to address homelessness through an inclusive community-led planning process;
  • selecting projects for funding to address the community priorities identified through open and transparent Call for Proposal processes; and
  • supporting the delivery and monitoring the success of projects, programs and services to address the needs of homeless individuals and families and those at risk of homelessness.

The involvement of community stakeholders in the delivery of the HPI is critical to its success.

For more information on the Homelessness Partnership Initiative please go to www.hrsdc.gc.ca

 

 

 

The following organizations currently have projects funded by the HPI from April 1st 2009 to March 31st 2010:

  • The Canadian Mental Health Association – Kelowna
  • Inn from the Cold – Kelowna
  • Kelowna Drop In and Information Centre
  • Ki-Low-Na Friendship Centre
  • Okanagan Boys and Girls Club
  • The Bridge Youth and Family Services; and
  • Reach Out Youth Counselling Society