Hope Mission Rescue Van in the City of Calgary (Photo Credits - Hope Mission Calgary)
The Alberta government is investing record amounts to combat homelessness, including funding additional winter shelter space.
Through Budget 2025, the government is investing $220 million into combatting homelessness, supporting thousands of shelter spaces across the province.
All provincially funded shelters offer 24/7 access to shelter and support, meaning Albertans can access them during the day as well as overnight a press release said.
The province is also providing an additional $1.8 million to support the operation of hundreds of temporary winter shelter spaces in communities across Alberta.
“Winter doesn’t wait, and neither can we. That’s why we’re stepping up with record investments in shelter spaces and supports for our most vulnerable, ensuring Albertans won’t be left out in the cold – not this winter, not ever,” said Jason Nixon, Alberta Minister of Assisted Living and Social Services.
Alongside the various shelter spaces, the Alberta government operates Navigation and Support Centres in Edmonton and Calgary, which act as one-stop shops for critical services for vulnerable Albertans.
Since the first location was established in 2024, Navigation and Support Centres have helped more than 16,000 unique individuals and made more than 90,500 connections to critical supports a press release said.
Those supports include identification services, shelter navigation and housing supports, financial benefits, mental health and addiction supports, and other health services.
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