Education, awareness & updates.

When people think about homelessness, they often picture its most visible forms: someone living on the streets, staying in a shelter, or carrying their belongings in public view. However, for many women, homelessness tends to be much less visible.

Youth homelessness affects individuals aged 13 to 24 across Canada, with distinct causes, risks, and support needs compared to adult homelessness.

As temperatures rise and heat waves become more frequent, people experiencing homelessness face increased risks that can have severe consequences for their health and safety.

Access to hygiene is about health — and about dignity. Practical hygiene support is a basic part of community care.

Homelessness is rarely caused by a single event — it emerges from the interaction of structural, systemic, and personal factors.

Homelessness affects individuals from all backgrounds, but some populations face a disproportionate burden. In Canada, Indigenous peoples are significantly overrepresented among those experiencing homelessness

Seniors are among the fastest-growing groups facing homelessness — an overlooked crisis driven by fixed incomes and rising costs.

Homelessness in Alberta reflects the province's economy, climate, and geography — from visible encampments to hidden instability.

Homelessness also exists in rural communities across Alberta, where it is often less visible and shaped by limited housing, fewer services, and transportation barriers.

Lasting progress means moving beyond winter emergency response toward Housing First, wraparound supports, prevention, and coordinated community action.

Calgary winters are long and life-threatening for people without a home — understanding the risks and the community response helps keep more people safe until long-term housing takes hold.

Homelessness goes far beyond what we see on the street — understanding its definitions, types, causes, and misconceptions is the first step toward meaningful change.