The Plan
to End Chronic
Homelessness
A collaborative roadmap for strategies, resources and timelines to end chronic homelessness in Waterloo Region
Our next town hall meeting
July 10, 202511:30 AM
Waterloo City Hall
100 Regina St. S, Waterloo
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In Waterloo Region
257 people are experiencing chronic homelessness
Chronic homelessness is defined as being homeless for over 6 months.
Our goal
Help us reach functional zero by 2030
Together with our community partners, we have a plan to end chronic homelessness in the Region of Waterloo.
What's the data behind chronic homelessness?
Average housing income
$108,500
Average house price
$619,323
Household income required
$140,919
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Some guy beat me up on the street. Yeah, I was in the hospital because of it... I died a few times... Meantime my landlord, he got rid of everything in my apartment and I lost my rent-geared to income housing and I ended up discharged from the hospital and driven to the shelter.
— Project Willow Interview Participant
There's a real life story behind the numbers
Community spotlight
We couldn't do it alone. Learn about the community partners making an impact.
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The Plan to End Chronic Homelessness (PECH) Committee meeting notes
Committee meeting notes July 15 2024
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Partnership with GRT for free buses program
Updates coming soon after our last meeting to finalize bus passes for individuals experiencing homelessness
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Lived Expertise Panel
Quarterly meetings with representatives shared insights of the journey home for those experiencing homelessness