Housing Blog
- Take part in the Plan to End Chronic Homelessness
Waterloo Region’s plan to end chronic homelessness is taking concrete steps to find solutions to make a difference in the lives of those who are experiencing chronic homelessness. Here’s how you can take part in the plan and have your voice heard.
Read More - Staying Safe when Air Quality is Poor
Over the past few weeks, we have experienced fluctuating temperatures along with thick, smoky air. While extreme weather conditions put everyone at risk, some groups are made more vulnerable than others, including people experiencing homelessness. Let’s look at some ways we can all stay healthy over the warmer months ahead.
Read More - Review on Encampments: Share your ideas by May 26th
The Federal Housing Advocate is gathering information from individuals with lived experience of homelessness, as well as advocates for the right to housing, and other stakeholders. Read more to find out how you can share your stories, experiences, and ideas for solutions.
Read More - How can we end chronic homelessness in Waterloo Region?
Lutherwood is working with the Region of Waterloo to support a plan developed in community, by community, and for community. Find out more about how you can participate in sharing your experiences and insight.
Read More - Quick Facts on Financialization
Financialization of housing is a term that describes housing being treated as a commodity, rather than a human right and a social good for people and communities. Learn more about what this looks like in Canada and what services are available.
Read More - Partnering with PATHS2HOME
Each night, people live on the streets or in shelters because our affordable housing stock is limited; however, landlords may be able to help.
How? Through vacant units.
Read More - Staying Safe in Severe Temperatures in Waterloo Region
As we seem to be sitting between the seasons of winter and spring these days, the weather has been very unpredictable. Below is some information on how to plan ahead for extreme warm and cold temperatures in the coming days and months.
Read More - Lutherwood Housing Services: How We Can Help
If you don’t know where to turn to for help, or whether going to Lutherwood's Housing Services is a good next step for you, here is a breakdown of what we offer so you can decide what is the best fit for your current housing needs:
Read More - How to Avoid Common Rental Housing Mistakes
Looking for affordable housing can be a difficult and overwhelming task. There is no need to make it more difficult on yourself. Be sure to avoid the following Rental Housing Search Mistakes in this blog post.
Read More - What You Should Know if You Receive an N4 Notice
Renting can be difficult and facing financial difficulties can happen to anyone. If you are faced with an N4 Notice do you know what you're supposed to do? Here are some things to keep in mind if you have received this notice.
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