This program provides funding to homeless shelters and drop-in centres that help reconnect people who are homeless to housing and support services in addition to offering temporary shelter, food and other services. About 1,500 shelter beds are available year-round across the province and the program can fund up to an additional 1,200 beds during extreme winter conditions.

There are 15 shelters and two drop-in centres in Vancouver funded by the Emergency Shelter Program. These represent 1,500 beds.

The Emergency Shelter Program has its own e-newsletter. Building Connections provides program updates and news on a quarterly basis to agencies funded by the program and others who are interested in receiving updates on emergency shelter and homeless outreach programs. To subscribe, click here and follow the directions.

Read the latest news about the Emergency Shelter Program in Vancouver.