Year 5 Key Numbers
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2,178 permanent homes secured for 2,909 people who had been homeless.
- 80% of formerly homeless persons have secured housing in the private rental market.
- 84% of the people housed have retained their housing.
- 466 newly constructed units have been completed.
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Government funding for homeless supports was frozen for Year 5 but an increase is planned for Year 6.
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Welcome Home matched 85 community volunteers with
55 newly housed Edmontonians to provide companionship and community supports.