The Reaching Home Program offered by Métis Capital Housing Corporation provides essential support for Métis families who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Homelessness affects many communities and families throughout the world, impacting young, old, and everyone in between. In 2016, an estimated 129,000 people in Canada experienced homelessness and sought refuge at emergency shelters. Homelessness does not only mean living on the street – it can also mean couch surfing or even facing an eviction notice. Our community is affected by homelessness, and we are committed to reducing it by offering immediate interventions and long-term solutions. The Reaching Home Program provides housing services, financial support, and access to essential resources, dedicated to helping Métis Albertans achieve stable and secure housing. Read below to see if you are eligible and to learn how to apply.
Métis Capital Housing will provide:
- Housing services include:
- Short-term rental supplements
- Damage deposit
- Moving expenses
- Landlord mediation
- Support and resources to prevent eviction
- Services such as:
- Financial support
- Public transit tickets
- Access to oral care programs
- Economic integration services include:
- Assistance with accessing income benefits
- Job searching
- Resume writing and interview preparation
- Education and training assistance
- Social and community integration including:
- Access to recreation centres
- Participation in sports activities
- Indigenous Elder consultation
- Clinical and treatment services such as:
- Mental health and addiction support
- Partnership with Child and Family Services to support youth who are in or are coming out of care
- Funding to cover shelter and transitional housing costs, including:
- Renovation of emergency shelters and transitional housing units
- Demolition of existing buildings and construction of a new facility for transitional or permanent supportive housing
- Construction of non-residential facilities such as drop-in centres and counselling spaces
- Repairs of damages resulting from housing placements
Application Process
- Download and complete the application form below or pick it up from a Métis Capital Housing Office.
- Gather all required documents.
- Apply via:
- Email: reachinghome@metishousing.ca
- Mail: Métis Capital Housing Corporation, 11923 121A Street, Edmonton, AB T5L 0A2
- In-person: Drop off at the above address