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The Canadian Observatory on Homelessness is the largest national research institute devoted to homelessness in Canada. The COH is the curator of the Homeless Hub.
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The Canadian Observatory on Homelessness is the largest national research institute devoted to homelessness in Canada. The COH is the curator of the Homeless Hub.
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Author(s): Iradele Plante, John Ecker, Sarah Holden
Publisher: Egale
Publication Date: 2018
The Local Poverty Reduction Fund is funded by the Government of Ontario and administered by the Ontario Trillium Foundation.

Author(s): John Ecker, Pamela Sariyannis, Sarah Holden, Elisa Traficante
Organization: Hub Solutions, Canadian Observatory on Homelessness, Raising the Roof
Publication Date: 2019
The Host Homes model is an alternative to shelters and transitional housing services for young people at-risk of becoming homeless. It is an example of place-based youth homelessness prevention, meaning that the program is located in the young person’s own community. Bridging the Gap is the first program to operate under the Host Homes model in Ontario and has been in existence for 10 years. The program is located in Halton Region and predominate...
Author(s): Sarah Holden, John Ecker, Dorothy Frimpong
Organization: Hub Solutions, Canadian Observatory on Homelessness, Raising the Roof
Publication Date: 2018
HireUp is an online employment platform designed to assist young people who face barriers in obtaining employment. HireUp received funding from the Innovative Solutions to Homelessness (ISH) grant administered by the Homelessness Partnering Strategy, Employment and Social Development Canada, Government of Canada. As part of this grant, funding was dedicated to a thirdparty evaluator to assess the development and outcomes of the program. Hub Solut...