Homeless in the Fraser Valley

Community profiles were created as a result of Homeless Counts conducted in 16 communities across British Columbia in 2020 and 2021.

Despite the persistent visibility of homelessness in Canada, it is challenging to count a population that lacks a permanent address or fixed location and that includes many "hidden homeless...".

Between March 1 and April 30, 2018, 61 communities participated in Everyone Counts, the second nationally coordinated Point-in-Time (PiT) count of homelessness in Canadian Communities.

This 2011 report on homelessness in the Fraser Valley Regional District (FVRD) documents a 24-hour survey conducted March 15 and 16, 2011 in the communities of Abbotsford, Mission, Chilliwack, Agassiz–Harrison Hot Springs, Hope, and Boston Bar–North Bend.

This 2014 report on homelessness in the Fraser Valley Regional District documents a 24-hour survey conducted March 11 and 12, 2014 in the communities of Abbotsford, Mission, Chilliwack, Agassiz–Harrison Hot Springs, Hope, and Boston Bar–North Bend.

This 2017 report on homelessness in the Fraser Valley Regional District documents a 24-hour point-in-time survey conducted March 7 and 8, 2017 in the communities of Abbotsford, Mission, Chilliwack, Agassiz–Harrison, Hope, and Boston Bar.

This 2020 report on homelessness in the Fraser Valley Regional District (FVRD) documents a 24-hour survey, March 3 and 4, 2020, in the communities of Abbotsford, Mission, Chilliwack, Agassiz–Harrison, Hope, and Boston Bar.

At least 46 homeless people died in British Columbia in 2014—a 70 per cent increase from the year before.

This 2008 report on homelessness in the Upper Fraser Valley documents a 24-hour survey, conducted on March 10 & 11, 2008 in the communities of Abbotsford, Mission, Chilliwack, Agassiz-Harrison, Hope and Boston Bar/North Bend.

This Strategy identifies potential actions and tasks that could be undertaken by the City and its partners over the next five years, in order to build on current and emerging funding programs from both provincial and federal governments.

BC Housing develops, manages and administers a wide range of subsidized housing options across the province. We also license residential builders, administer owner builder authorizations and carry out research and education that benefits the residential construction industry, consumers and the affordable housing sector.

An overview of some of the housing programs and initiatives delivered by BC Housing during the fiscal year.

This Housing Needs Report (HNR) provides an understanding of the populations most challenged to afford suitable and adequate housing in the Fraser Valley Regional District’s (FVRD) Electoral Areas.

Blakeborough, Darren, et al., Homelessness and Low Barrier Housing in Chilliwack: a Qualitative Research Report:

BC Government housing plan

The lack of affordable housing in Vancouver has put our city at risk. We want people to stay, live, and build a future in our city.

In 2019, Canada enacted the National Housing Strategy Act, recognizing that housing is essential to the inherent dignity and well-being of people.

Homeless Hub, State of Homelessness in Canada 2016:

Emergency, transition, seniors, supportive, independent, mobile homes & trailer parks, & rent supplements.

Provide support services for women, men, and children including counselling, advocacy, crisis intervention, and therapy; Research, educate and create greater understanding of abuse; Develop, deliver, and facilitate abuse prevention programs; Provide refuge for women and their children who are victims of abuse.

Children of the Street Society is a provincial society and federal charity dedicated to preventing the sexual exploitation and human trafficking of children and youth in British Columbia through education strategies, public awareness initiatives, and family support since 1995.

CHC partner organizations provide oversight and funding, and guide CHC strategic planning and evaluation. Working Groups and Task Teams focus on specific topics (cultural safety, housing and homelessness, poverty reduction, addictions, mental health, seniors, communications, evaluation and administration) and operate as self-directed implementation teams.

We are dedicated to vulnerable and homeless youth. We are called to offer programs and services to guide and equip youth for success and enhance their quality of life.

The Homeless Hub is a web-based research library and information centre representing an innovative step forward in the use of technology to enhance knowledge mobilization and networking.

Homelessness, youth & family, substance use, domestic violence & supportive housing services.

Mission Friendship Centre Society is a nonprofit organization focused on helping to meet the needs of Aboriginal and Non-Aboriginal people and families who are making a transition to the urban community. Services include housing support, outreach, harm reduction, youth & more.

Search by community for housing for people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.

We are a supportive network of caring professional staff and energized volunteers who daily engage with those who experience poverty, homelessness and addiction...

Women's groups, transition housing, counselling and support, outreach, thrift shop and more.

A non-profit organization dedicated solely to providing services, support & education to women and their children who are ​victims of the many facets ​of interpersonal violence.

Attorney General and Minister responsible for Housing is responsible for providing British Columbians access to more affordable, safe and appropriate housing through policy and programs, technical codes and standards, and services for landlords and tenants.

The Ministry of Mental Health and Addictions was created in 2017 to build a seamless, coordinated network of mental health and addictions services that works for everyone in B.C., as well as lead the response to the overdose crisis.

The BC Poverty Reduction Coalition is comprised of over 100 organizations and community mobilizations that come together to advocate for public policy solutions to end poverty, homelessness and inequality in B.C.

The Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness leads a national movement of individuals, organizations and communities working together to end homelessness in Canada.

With 330 community locations, CMHA is a nationwide organization that promotes mental health and supports people recovering from mental illness.

CNH3 is Canada’s network to promote collaborative policy, practice and advocacy between the healthcare, homeless and housing sectors.

The City of Abbotsford became a designated Community Entity under the Government of Canada’s Reaching Home program in April 2020. Reaching Home: Canada’s Homelessness Strategy is a community-based program aimed at preventing and reducing homelessness across Canada.

Links to most recent homelessness survey, homelessness health, housing projects and shelter beds.

The Community Housing Transformation Centre is a new pan-Canadian non-profit organization. At the Centre, we believe everyone deserves a safe, affordable place to call home.

There are more than 11,000 subsidized units, rent supplements and emergency shelter spaces for people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, across British Columbia.

Projects and Initiatives, community engagement, community events & projects, facts, resources & services, task force, videos on homelessness, homelessness profile, homelessness action plan

HSABC’s mission is to unify, support, and strengthen outreach, drop-in and shelter services through training, coordination, networking, program implementation and research.

A national network dedicated to the progressive realization of the right to housing in Canada, and its meaningful implementation.