As you may know, London’s Homeless Prevention and Housing Plan is being updated in 2019. The purpose of the planning process is to create a community plan that will guide the work of homeless prevention and housing over the next five years.

The Plan will help London move towards the goal of housing stability for individuals and families.

Why is the Plan being created?
The creation of the Homeless Prevention and Housing Plan is:

An opportunity for London to identify local needs to be addressed through homeless prevention and housing services.

Intended to satisfy the planning requirements of Municipal Council, the Province of Ontario, and the Government of Canada, and will align with existing city, regional, provincial, and national strategies.

Who is leading this in London?
The City of London’s Homeless Prevention and Housing service divisions (both with the Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home (HSSDH) service area) will jointly lead this work.

The scope of work includes Homeless Prevention in London and Housing Services for both the City of London and Middlesex County.

Homeless Prevention and Housing Services will support Middlesex County to develop their own Plan regarding homeless prevention strategies and actions.

How do I provide feedback?
1. Complete An Online Survey – (Click HERE) Share your ideas about homeless prevention and housing in London by completing the online survey.

2. Facilitate A Community Conversation – Facilitate and/or participate in a community conversation in your organization or neighbourhood. The Community Conversation Toolkit (Click HERE) provides everything needed to facilitate a community conversation.

3. Participate in a Community Consultation – Participate in the theme-based consultation sessions to review and provide feedback on draft strategies to be included in the Plan.

To register for a Community Consultation, please visit HERE

Consultation Theme #1: Emergency Shelter and Specialized Housing

Consultation Theme #2: Retaining Community Housing – Supplements

Description: Review and discuss strategies and actions to enhance supplement tools to support a diverse housing community.

Date: May 16, 2019

Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Registration Deadline: Wednesday, May 8, 2019

Consultation Theme #3: Creating, Retaining, and Enhancing Housing Stock

Description: Review and discuss strategies and actions related to housing stock, including how to create, retain, and enhance existing housing stock inclusive of housing options that are affordable to all Londoners.

Date: May 29, 2019

Time: 12:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Registration Deadline: Tuesday, May 21, 2019

Consultation Theme #4: Coordinated Access and Housing First

Description: Review and discuss strategies and actions related to assisting individuals and families to secure and maintain permanent housing through coordinated access and Housing First.

Date: June 3, 2019

Time: 12:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Registration Deadline: Sunday, May 26, 2019

Consultation Theme #5: Access to Community Housing – Waitlist and Priorities

Description: Review and discuss strategies and actions to improve access to community (social) housing.

Date: June 19, 2019

Time: 12:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Registration Deadline: Tuesday, June 11, 2019