Reaching Home

• Reduce homelessness by addressing the barriers that people encounter to help enhance their overall independence and quality of life
• Increase knowledge of, and access to, housing, resources, and appropriate wraparound supports that will assist in providing stability in people’s lives
• Expand partnerships with housing providers and identify more affordable housing placements for people facing barriers to housing in our communities

Factors that impact how quickly someone can secure housing include preferred location, their budget, their housing history, pets, and whether they are open to sharing their living space with other people. The most successful folks are those who are engaged with the process; someone who is meeting their outreach worker regularly, making phone calls, and attending viewings will find housing sooner. We acknowledge the barriers that many participants face when it comes to engagement, and this is not a requirement for program admission.

Reaching Home can assist with housing searches by guiding on where to look for listings, identifying potential scams, providing SRO lists, and helping navigate online platforms for housing opportunities.

If someone doesn’t need help with searching for housing, we can still support with things like transportation to viewings, coaching around communication with landlords and building managers, advocacy with housing providers, and information about housing rights.