Latest Updates
- January 26, 2022
- New emergency shelter beds for women
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The Elizabeth Fry Society opened a new low barrier emergency shelter program for women, named Safe Harbour House, on January 24, 2022.
- January 25, 2022
- City Committed to Helping Residents Find Permanent, Affordable Housing
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A look at some significant investments into Housing.
- January 18, 2022
- Homelessness Data
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Learn more about our shelters, warming centres and Extreme Cold Weather Alert program.
- December 24, 2021
- Interview with the City's Director of Children and Social Services
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How a housing program and other support services are helping individuals experiencing homelessness in Greater Sudbury.
- December 16, 2021
- Reminder of Programs and Services
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A reminder of the programs and services available to our community's vulnerable population over the holidays.
- December 7, 2021
- Interview with Homelessness Network
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Sudbury’s Homelessness Network helped 23 people find housing in the last two months.
- December 2, 2021
- Greater Sudbury Encampment Response Guide
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To develop a coordinated, supportive, and successful approach to addressing encampments, the City engaged with an encampment consultant (Iain De Jong from OrgCode Consulting Inc.) in August 2021.
- November 24, 2021
- Report to Council – November 23, 2021
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During a report to Council on November 23, 2021, City of Greater Sudbury staff provided options for indoor shelter and housing solutions as outlined in the Greater Sudbury Encampment Response Guidelines.
- November 22, 2021
- Lorraine St. Affordable Housing Project
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City Council has approved the development of a 40-unit affordable housing building on Lorraine St. which will support people and populations who are vulnerable.
- November 12, 2021
- Samaritan Centre Opens a Resource Centre
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As of November 3, 2021, the Samaritan Centre opened a resource centre during the week, a space for individuals to use internet, computers and the phone.
- November 5, 2021
- Housing Capacity Update
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Staff have moved forward with a plan to convert some vacant two bedroom units into one bedroom units to provide additional capacity to the homelessness service system.
- Winter Services and Supports 2024/2025
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These are the additional services being offered over the winter of 2024/2025.
- Sixteen Beds Added to Emergency Shelter System
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Safe Harbour House moves locations and adds beds.