Reaching Home
In May 2020, the City of Chilliwack became a Designated Community under Canada's Reaching Home Program, which brings with it annual funding for local projects that reduce and prevent homelessness.
As a Designated Community, the City of Chilliwack is responsible for:
- Developing and updating a Community Plan which identifies funding priorities for eligible activities under the directives of the program.
- Establishing a Community Advisory Board, a local advisory committee that helps to set direction in addressing homelessness initiatives through sub-projects.
- Managing and distributing funds to local organizations to prevent or reduce homelessness.
- Developing and implementing Coordinated Access by 2025.
- Ensuring all reporting requirements are complete as required by Canada.