Enhancing the System of Care for Islanders Experiencing Complex Issues, release in July 2024, outlined several recommendations to improve the system of care for Islanders with complex needs who are experiencing homelessness. We would like to thank Carlene Donnelly, our Task Force...
The Province of Prince Edward Island, through the Prince Edward Island Housing Corporation (PEIHC), is continuing to foster its ten-year cost-matched funding agreement with the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) with joint affordable housing investments totaling $5
In late 2023, the Government of PEI initiated a review of programs and services for vulnerable Islanders led by Carlene Donnelly. Ms. Donnelly has spent the past 30 years as a senior leader in the social services sector. In 2003, she became CEO of CUPS and has led CUPS through...
In November 2023, the Government of Prince Edward Island initiated a review of programs and services for vulnerable Islanders.
The number of people using temporary shelter and community outreach services in PEI is available here. Use the fields below to search monthly usage data by service and year. Select Shelter (name), Shelter support line, or Outreach Centre and select the year. Shelter usage reports...
The Province of Prince Edward Island, through the Prince Edward Island Housing Corporation, is continuing to foster its ten-year cost-matched funding agreement with the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation.
The Survivors of Gender-Based Violence Housing Benefit is a direct-to-household benefit that will provide financial assistance to support qualifying individuals who are escaping abusive situations by helping to cover their monthly housing expenses, such as rent, mortgage payments...
Summerside Emergency Shelter, located at 25 Frank Mellish Drive, is a safe place for adults 18+ experiencing homelessness to spend the night. The shelter will be a 10-bed gender inclusive shelter for individuals 18+ with options for individuals with physical mobility challenges...
In late 2023, the Government of PEI initiated a review of programs and services for vulnerable Islanders. The report outlines recommendations to improve the system of care over the next six months.
Program Closed As of February 21, 2025, the budget for this program has been fully committed and the program is now closed. Is my project eligible for funding? Projects must meet the following criteria: Applicant is the property owner; Property is not connected to centralized or municipal water and sewer; Roadway access to the property does not exist or needs to be upgraded (paving is not included); Construction on the project has not started; The property must have been owned by the applicant for at least one year prior to application; and The program will only be available for developments...