DESCRIPTION
The Homebase Program is a Housing First Initiative operated by The Olive Tree Community Centre in Lloydminster. The program provides intensive wraparound support to individuals and families who are unhoused, at risk of being unhoused or currently experiencing housing instability. Services include housing search and placement support, landlord advocacy, rental stabilization, crisis intervention, referrals to community resources, system navigation, and ongoing case management. Homebase works closely with landlords, shelters, hospitals, mental health providers, addiction services, and community agencies to support long-term housing stability. The program serves individuals facing barriers such as low income, poor credit history, mental health concerns, addiction, family breakdown, and limited housing availability. The requested funding will support frontline staffing, direct client support, transportation, housing stabilization assistance, and in home support.
DETAILS
Affordability Framework
The Homebase Program utilizes a Rent-Geared-to-Income affordability framework to support low-income individuals and families in accessing and maintaining stable housing. Housing costs are aligned with participant income levels to improve affordability and reduce barriers to long-term housing stability. The program operates within a Housing First model and provides wraparound supports to help participants successfully maintain housing.
Target Completion Date
N/A
Populations Served
Indigenous
Total Project Cost
$187,710
Total Units
N/A
Affordable Units
N/A
Project Funding
Funding Required
The Olive Tree Community Centre is requesting funding to support the continued delivery of the Homebase Housing Stability Program. We are requesting $50,000 to support staffing, housing stabilization supports, transportation, outreach, and client supports.
Funds Raised
The Homebase Program is currently supported through funding from the City of Lloydminster at $60,000 per year, and we are currently in our third year of funding. We are also in our third year of funding through the Saskatchewan Government with $54,105 confirmed for 2026–2027, as well as support from private donors. Previous funding has also been received through community and regional partnerships supporting housing stability and homelessness prevention initiatives.
Use of funds
Requested funds will be used to support direct program costs associated with the Homebase Program including frontline outreach and housing stabilization staff wages, rental arrears, move-in supplies, furniture assistance, emergency accommodations, transportation, and client supports.
Having funding available to help stabilize clients and set them up for success has been invaluable. These supports have allowed the program to respond quickly to urgent housing needs and remove barriers that could otherwise result in homelessness or housing loss.
Human Impact Story
A participant shared that before connecting with Homebase, they had been evicted from their apartment and spent the summer months living outdoors before eventually staying at the men’s shelter for an extended period. Through the support of The Olive Tree and the Homebase Program, they received assistance finding stable housing, transportation, financial support, food, and ongoing encouragement. The participant shared that they now have a safe place to live, a bed to sleep in every night, food to eat, and a roof over their head, expressing deep gratitude for the impact the program and its supports had on their life.
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