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Transforming Lives Through the Family and Natural Supports (FNS) Program

by Promise Busulwa | Feb 18, 2025 | Research

In recent years, the Family and Natural Supports (FNS) program has emerged as a promising practice for preventing youth homelessness, providing a lifeline for youth and their families. Our Without a Home: The National Youth Homelessness Survey found that 77.5% of...

Eviction Prevention Pays Off: How BC Rent Bank Saves Homes and Government Dollars

by Promise Busulwa | Jan 21, 2025 | Interventions, Research

Introduction BC Rent Bank, a project of Vancity Community Foundation funded by the Government of British Columbia (BC), partners with local community partners to provide no-interest loans for rent arrears, move-in costs and essential utilities (such as gas and hydro),...

Thinking Beyond Housing: Understanding and Preventing Indigenous Homelessness in Canada

by Promise Busulwa | Dec 4, 2024 | Prevention Matters!

“Indigenous homelessness/houselessness and prevention is a very complex issue that has deep historical, structural, social, spiritual, cultural and physical components, among other things.” – Cathy Fournier In Canada, Indigenous Peoples experience homelessness...

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