Everyone's Home - Red Deer's Vision and Framework on Ending Homelessness by 2008-2018

This document articulates a vision and framework to end homelessness in the city of Red Deer and represents a true community effort. Under the leadership and direction of our Chair, Mayor Morris Flewwelling, numerous individuals and organizations have contributed valuable time, expertise, passion and creativity to the process (please see Appendix 1 for acknowledgements).

We believe that housing is fundamental to quality of life and it is difficult to imagine people living without a ‘home’. However, this is a stark reality for some residents of Red Deer today. The word ‘home’ means not only a person’s physical shelter but also the extent to which they enjoy social and economic well-being.

We understand that there are multiple factors that have contributed to the increase in homelessness over the past few decades. They include the lack of affordable housing, deinstitutionalization and increased poverty. Other factors are substance abuse, addiction, and the decline of casual labor.

Publication Date: 
2008
Location: 
Red Deer, AB, Canada