The Plan
The Plan to End Chronic Homelessness is Waterloo Region’s roadmap to make sure everyone has a safe, stable home. It was created with input from people with lived experience, service providers, community groups, and local government.
Our focus areas
Better policies and shared accountability
Learn how better policies and teamwork keep us on track.
Listening to community voices
Discover how lived experience and community knowledge guide the plan.
Working together across systems
Explore how housing, health, and community services connect to support people.
Fair and inclusive housing
Learn how housing and supports are designed to meet different needs fairly
Stopping homelessness before it starts
Discover how prevention programs help people keep their homes.
Changing how we talk about homelessness
Find out how changing the way we talk about homelessness can help end stigma.
Pushing for big change together
Lasting change takes teamwork at every level: local, regional, provincial, and national. By joining forces, we can make a bigger impact.
What we’re doing in 2025
Using data to guide decisions.
Tracking what works and sharing it widely.
Advocating for policy change.
Asking for stronger housing policies and more funding.
Supporting innovation
Backing new ideas and pilot projects that help people get and keep housing.
Looking ahead
Our future priority actions
More housing on unused land
Indigenous-focused housing strategies
Youth Strategy
Housing plan for veterans
How you can help
- Learn and share: tell friends and neighbours about the Plan.
- Add your voice: write to your councillor, MPP or MP about affordable housing.
- Join in: come to town halls and community meetings.