News

Housing as a human right: Community and legal action to end homelessness

2010-11-23

On May 26, with the participation of housing advocates, 4 people who have experienced homelessness launched a historic legal challenge against the governments of Canada and Ontario for violating their human rights and the rights of people who are unable to obtain safe, accessible affordable housing.

On October 19, people rallied in cities across Canada in support of Bill C-304, requiring Canada to develop a national housing strategy. The final vote on Bill C-304 is expected soon.

Social Determinants of Health in York Region

2010-09-13

The York Region Alliance to End Homelessness has recently released a research report titled Homelessness and Health: Social Determinants of Health in York Region. This report, completed based on funding through the Homelessness Partnership Initiative, documents the influence of social determinants of health, such as income, housing, heal

New Report on Health Needs of Homeless and At Risk Individuals in York Region

2010-07-22

Anecdotally, we know that individuals who are homeless and at risk of homelessness in York Region face significant challenges to their health in terms of having basic needs met and being able to access health care resources. Studies documenting the specific health-related challenges of these members of our communities are extremely limited. With funding provided through the federal Homelessness Partnership Initiative, the York Region Alliance to End Homelessness has rec

Hidden In Plain Sight: Living Homeless in York Region - photovoice exhibit now on our web site

2009-12-10

One of the core values of YRAEH is inclusion – to actively seek and value the voices and strengths of individuals with lived experience of being homeless or experiencing risk of homelessness in our work. Today we launch our Hidden in Plain Sight photovoice project on the web. Up to this point, the photographs have been exhibited at a number of venues across York Region including art galleries, a municipal office and a faith community.

New Affordable Housing for Seniors in Vaughan

2009-10-26

There are 228 units of affordable housing for seniors underway in Vaughan – part of the Canada-Ontario Affordable Housing Program. Funding has been provided through the Canada-Ontario Affordable Housing Program, York Region and the City of Vaughan for two new affordable housing developments for seniors.

Impact Stories

A Key Leadership Role

"Our recent project working on the transportation needs of the homeless is just one example of the leadership role the York Region Alliance to End Homelessness has taken. They were able to co-ordinate and facilitate the needs assessments, and focus groups. As one agency this is something we would be hard pressed to find the time to do, but participating and giving information to one central organization made it all work."