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We bring together non-profit organizations, governments and concerned citizens to develop and drive solutions to end homelessness.

Lack of Affordable Housing

Ideally, less than 30% of your income is spent on housing. Almost half (47.4%) of Nanaimo’s renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.

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Nanaimo Health & Housing Action Plan

There are almost 8,000 people experiencing or at risk of experiencing homelessness every year in Nanaimo. This is how our community plans to take action.

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Health Needs are High

Many people experiencing homelessness are facing health challenges; 61% have a mental health challenge, 41% have a medical issue and 24% have an acquired brain injury.

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Nanaimo Homeless Coalition

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In response to the hot weather this summer, City of Nanaimo Local Government has published a map of all local water sources and public washrooms in Nanaimo.Check it out: cityofnanaimo.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=645ac55c9ea342f4bc11f32832706303&ut… … See MoreSee Less

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Wondering where you can find fact-based information and resources about Nanaimo’s homelessness crisis, including data from recent Point in Time (PIT) Count and Nanaimo’s new Health and Housing Action Plan? Head to our website: nanaimohomelesscoalition.ca/#NanaimoHomelessCoalition #nanaimo #endhomelessness #NHC … See MoreSee Less

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Just a couple of days left for grant applications to fund work to prevent or address homelessness in Nanaimo.Calling all agencies in Cowichan Valley Regional District, City of Duncan – Local Government and City of Nanaimo Local Government! If you work to prevent and reduce homelessness, don’t miss the Reaching Home funding deadline this Friday, July 23rd. 🗓️Learn more and apply: www.uwcnvi.ca/reachinghome#UnitedWay #VancouverIsland #ReachingHome #Nanaimo #Duncan #CowichanValley … See MoreSee Less

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Who We Are

Together, we work to end Homelessness while diminishing the harm it causes to individuals and the community.

We unite the organizations, citizens and governments that support our community’s most vulnerable residents.

Nanaimo’s Affordable Housing The Cost of Homelessness

The Facts

Homelessness
In Nanaimo.

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433+

People experiencing homelessness

77%

Have been homeless for
more than six months

71%

Are from Nanaimo

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Our Happenings

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News Articles

domestic violence and homeless

Jul2021

Announcements Homelessness Other Violence and homelessness: vulnerable residents at risk

With a growing number of people facing homelessness, there is also an increase in acts of violence against them. Learn why people without housing are at a higher risk of being victimized.

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Nanaimo Aboriginal Centre urban Indigenous community support vehicle

Jul 2021

Community Profiles Nanaimo Aboriginal Centre

As an Indigenous person, being away from your Nation can leave you feeling lost, says Joel Harry, the director of program development at the Nanaimo Aboriginal Centre.  “I come from the Tla’amin First Nation which is north of Powell River. I was born and raised there. I lived there until I was the age of 17 and I graduated, […]

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water-at-cooling-centre

Jun 2021

Announcements Resources Nanaimo Cooling Centre Now Open

A cooling centre has been established to provide a space for vulnerable people to escape the heat. 7-10 Club:  285 PrideauxOpen until August 31 on days hotter than 27° Celsius10:30am – 4:30pm Coffee and sandwiches will be provided.  7-10 Club is asking for donations of bottled water and sunscreen.  The cooling centre is made available […]

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homelessness-low-income-youth-in-canada

Jun 2021

Homelessness Homelessness and Low-Income Youth in Nanaimo

Growing up is hard to do especially when you are a youth in Nanaimo. Normal childhood and teen issues such as puberty, school, and family matters are compounded when almost 1 in 4 children and youth are living in poverty in Nanaimo. Furthermore, it is difficult to allocate resources to help youth facing homelessness when […]

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