In 2008 the Edmonton Committee to End Homelessness came together to develop a community-based approach to end homelessness in Edmonton in 10 years.
The committee, made up of leading citizens who represent government, business, labour, healthcare and social services, released the plan, written by ibis, in January 2009.
"A Place to Call Home: Edmonton's 10 Year Plan to End Homelessness"
Now, a year into the Plan, we are seeing considerable success. The numbers of people who have been housed are exceeding expectations. ibis prepared this update for Edmonton's Homeless Commission: