As a community-based initiative, Social Housing in Action is dedicated to identifying the needs and priorities of people who are homeless or at risk of losing their current housing.  As part of this process, we’ve come to realize that there is a lack of readily available resource information for those who need it most.

To this end, we have developed a guide called Getting Connected.  Its purpose is to help people get connected to safe and affordable social housing and support services designed to prevent or at least minimize homelessness.

This document is free and can be:

• found at most agencies in our community
• request a copy by contacting our office at 403-320-3051
• request a copy by emailing our office

SHIA and the City of Lethbridge have also compiled a number of documents regarding our vision and strategies for ending homelessness.   Check back often to find out about new things happening to end homelessness in our community.

2010 Homeless Census:
City of Lethbridge - 2010 Homeless Census - Bringing Lethbridge Home

2011 Homeless Census:
City of Lethbridge - 2011 Homeless Census - Bringing Lethbridge Home

A Research Agenda for Ending Homelessness:


Affordable Housing Policy October 2007:


Bringing Lethbridge Home - 5 year community Plan to end Homelessness 2009-2014:
Bringing Lethbridge Home is the 5 Year Plan to end homelessness in Lethbridge by 2014 (updated from the plan for 2007-11). Homelessness is a complex issue and one of the most critical issues facing our community. We believe we can end homelessness and we're taking action!

Calgary's 10 Year Plan to End Homelessness:


City of Lethbridge Homeless Census 2007:


City of Lethbridge Homeless Census 2008:


Container Homes - Video Clip:


Housing First - Dr. Sam Tsemberis:


Housing First - Pathways to Housing in Calgary:


Lethbridge Housing Needs Assessment:


Linking Social Housing & Energy Efficiency:


Low Income in Lethbridge: A Profile:


Mental Health & Homelessness:


More Sinned Against than Sinning?:


Red Deer's Ten Year Plan to End Homelessness:


Sheltered Report:
Lethbridge Sheltered Population: An Overview of Current Trends 2010-2011 Prepared by Yale D. Belanger for SHIA.

SHIA Strategic Plan – Bringing Lethbridge Home:


The Dynamics of Housing Affordability:


Trunks, Tails & Elephants - Housing Affordability, the Market and Modern Policy Challenges: