Please join the Labrador Friendship Centre in congratulating these community organizations across our province. These are the successful projects which the Government of Canada will be funding through its Reaching Home Indigenous NL stream:

Nunatsiavut Supportive Living

There are 7 Supportive Living units for individuals with multiple & complex needs which are staffed 24/7 as well as 6 apartments with drop in supports.

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HVGB Housing & Homeless Coalition

Program is intended to prevent and end homelessness through a "Housing First" approach whereby individuals are housed, with minimal conditions, and provided individualized supports to foster long-term housing stability.

Connections for Seniors' Indigenous Scope on Program Delivery, St. John's

We will hire an Indigenous professional to ensure our services reflect distinctive histories that underly individual, family and community needs, including First Language support. This project will inform the establishment of organizational policies.

First Light's Indigenous Housing Team, St. John's

We will ensure that Indigenous peoples have culturally appropriate housing options, and develop transitional housing units on our Water Street property.

Ktaqmukuk Hub for Rural Homelessness, Flat Bay Band Inc.

Using our community sustainability approach, we will identify Mi'kmaq who are experiencing homelessness, or at imminent risk, and offer immediate help and connection to home band/community services and referrals to other service providers.

The Salvation Army Happy Valley-Goose Bay Corps' Reaching Out to Bridge the Gap

Our Outreach worker and vehicle will be parked at sites where people are sleeping rough to provide food, clothing, safety and security, and caring relationships to demonstrate community support.

Mokami Status of Women Council/Women's Centre - Service Expansion Project, Upper Lake Melville Region

We will maintain support networks through technology, COVID-standard transportation for our housing-compromised clientele and hire a community Harm Reduction focused employee.

Qalipu Mi'kmaq First Nation Band

We will ensure Qalipu Band members have assistance with ensuring the longevity and functionality of housing units through emergency repairs and maintenance. As well provide essentials services to families and seniors who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.

Status of Women Central & Exploits Native Women's Centre

Together in partnership, we will provide support to Indigenous Women & their families who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.

Labrador Friendship Centre

We will be providing 8 housing units for low-income families in the Lake Melville area.