This funding will specifically support the implementation of Made-in-Alberta Community Encampment Response Plans, including projects in Edmonton, Calgary, Red Deer and Lethbridge.
These projects include investments in shelter safety, accessibility and capacity, as well as transitional housing and supports for Albertans experiencing unsheltered homelessness.
Funding will also be used to increase access to navigation services, provide transportation support and pet care for those exiting encampments, and support initiatives tailored and dedicated to populations with specific needs, such as youth, Indigenous peoples and families.