"The money will go to a St. Michael's Hospital research centre, as well as non-profit United Way Greater Toronto, to establish the Slaight Family Housing Lab a program that aims to put roofs over people's heads while providing wraparound services."
"The housing lab will work with the City of Toronto to identify open supportive housing units while case management teams work with people living on the street to get them ready to move. Hwang says the pre-move help can include getting people identification and ensuring they're in good tax standing so they can be eligible for supportive housing units and other benefits."
"The work doesn't stop once people get housed. Case management teams will follow program participants for years, helping them access clinical care, addiction treatment, employment services and more to ensure they stay housed long-term."
The Slaight Family Foundation is donating $25 million to create the Slaight Family Housing Lab, a collaborative initiative between St. Michael's Hospital and United Way Greater Toronto. The program implements a housing-first approach based on research showing its effectiveness in addressing homelessness. The initiative involves identifying available supportive housing units and preparing homeless individuals through case management to transition into housing. Pre-move assistance includes obtaining identification and ensuring tax compliance for eligibility. Once housed, case managers provide ongoing support for years, connecting participants with clinical care, addiction treatment, and employment services. The program aims to house 300 people over five years, addressing both immediate housing needs and long-term stability.
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