Our Vision
Guided by article 25 (1) of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Equal Housing Initiative envisions a country where every Canadian enjoys adequate and equitable housing as part of a basic standard of living for the health and well-being of the individual.
Our Impact in 2023
contacts with clients
Stories
Lisa's Story: Finding Stability and Hope
Lisa (not her real name) is in her late 50’s and has been living at the McLaren Hotel since 2015. Her story includes growing up with health issues that affected her mental health and ability to live on her own…
Matthew's Story: Overcoming Homelessness and Mental Health Challenges
Matthew is 34 years old and came to the McLaren Hotel after spending most of his life on the street. He started using crystal meth after the loss of his partner.
Our Core Functions
Filtering
Organizing and managing the most relevant and reliable information.
Amplifying
Taking new, little-known, or little-understood ideas, giving them weight, and making them more widely understood.
Investing
Offering a means to give projects the resources they need to carry out their main activities.
Convening
Bringing together different, distinct people or groups of people.
Community Building
Promoting and sustaining collective values and standards.
Learning and Facilitating
Helping members and projects carry out their activities more efficiently and effectively.