Edmonton Homeless Count

• 486 sleep homeless in Edmonton river valley while shelter beds go unused

  A new report looking into the numbers of homeless who camp in Edmonton's river valley says many are male, Indigenous and between the ages of 25 to 44, and would prefer to be there than in shelter beds that go empty on a nightly basis.

  Health

  May 2, 2019
  
• Homeward Trust volunteers starting 2018 Edmonton Homeless Count

  Over a 24-hour period starting Wednesday, hundreds of volunteers with Homeward Trust will count the city's homeless population.

  Economy

  Apr 11, 2018
  
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• Updated plan sets sights on ending chronic homelessness in Edmonton by 2022

  An updated plan to end homelessness in Edmonton suggests an additional $230 million will be required over the next six years to house people experiencing homelessness.

  Canada

  Jul 7, 2017
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• Edmonton homelessness drops 24% in 2 years: Homeward Trust

  The number of homeless people in Edmonton dropped 24 per cent between 2014 and 2016, according to a Homeward Trust count done in mid-October.

  Economy

  Nov 29, 2016
• Ottawa and Alberta offer cash to maintain affordable housing units

  An extra $137 million is now available to Alberta organizations trying to maintain ageing affordable housing supplies.

  Canada

  Oct 21, 2016
• Hope Mission to provide 24/7 beds to Edmontonians in need of a place to stay

  Beginning Nov. 1, Hope Mission will provide shelter space for people in crisis 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

  Health

  Oct 20, 2016
• Homeless count shows Edmonton’s homeless numbers are stable

  Despite rising rental costs, low vacancy, and high in-migration, the latest count shows Edmonton's homeless numbers are stable.

  Nov 21, 2014