The Saint John portion of the report card was prepared by Kathryn Asher, Researcher with the Human Development Council, on behalf of the Greater Saint John Homelessness Steering Committee. The Human Development Council is a social planning council that co-ordinates and promotes social development in Greater Saint John. The Greater Saint John Homelessness Steering Committee is a committee of community organizations and government departments that work with the homeless population and those at risk of becoming homeless. The committee seeks collaborative solutions to homelessness, and creates public awareness about issues around homelessness and housing.