The City of Grande Prairie and the Community Advisory Board on Housing and Homelessness (CABH) are hosting their Annual Report to the Community on Ending Homelessness on Friday, July 5.

The event takes place at Teresa Sargent Hall from 11:30 a.m.- 1:30 p.m. and features the results of the 2018-2019 annual report, community speakers, highlights from the past year and a free barbeque lunch.

All members of the community are invited to attend. It is an opportunity to learn more about the Homeless Initiatives in Grande Prairie and the progress being made in supporting individuals and families experiencing homelessness in the community.

Background

In 2015, the Grande Prairie Five Year Plan to End Homelessness 2015-2019  was approved by City Council. It provides a strategic framework for eliminating homelessness in Grande Prairie, including an accountability model for meeting goals.

Recognizing that homelessness is a complex issue that requires a multi-dimensional, community-based solution, the City of Grande Prairie aims to utilize the unique nature of Grande Prairie’s economy and community resources to end homelessness.

The local plan is committed to supporting the Government of Alberta’s Ten Year Plan to End Homelessness and works in partnership with many organizations throughout the City. Read more about the plan and results to date online.