Take Action

In Brantford-Brant we believe that we work best when we work together. There are many ways you can get involved to help support the vulnerable population in our community.

Become a Housing Provider

Having the ability to offer affordable, transitional and permanent housing to individuals and families at risk of or experiencing homelessness is a great way to help with the homelessness crisis our community is facing. If you are a landlord or property owner who can help, please reach out the Housing Resource Centre.

Volunteer

One of the best ways to aid individuals experiencing or at risk of homelessness is to volunteer with a well-established organization. As a volunteer, you receive ‘on-the-job’ training and learning from those who are making a difference in our community. Below are local organizations you can contact for volunteer opportunities:

Give

Donations to well-established, reputable organizations in our community, like food banks and shelters, allow the organization to continue providing necessary services to our City's most vulnerable populations.

Below are only some of the many ways that you can give:

Emergency shelters and supports for local emergency shelter donations
Brantford Food Bank for food donations
Society of St. Vincent Du Paul for clothing, household items, and furniture donations
Canada Helps for cash donations to registered charitable organizations
Wilfrid Laurier Student Food Bank for student food donations

Offer a Service

Do you have a specific skill that you can share? Maybe you are a hairdresser or barber who can find some time in their chair for a fresh shave or haircut? Perhaps you are tutor who could spare a few hours to help a struggling youth with some homework? Or maybe, you’re a great baker who can drop off your famous banana bread to a local food bank. Email housingstability@brantford.ca to offer a service.

Take the Lead

There are many ways you can help end homelessness in Brantford-Brant. One of those ways is to take the lead on a community project. If you are a member of a community organization or a faith-based group who has the resources to facilitate a new initiative to help those living unsheltered or at risk of experiencing homelessness – our team would love to hear from you. Email housingstability@brantford.ca if you have an idea or suggestion to help move towards a shared solution to the housing challenges that impact individuals and families living within Brantford-Brant.