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  • Call For Proposal (CFP)

    Saskatoon Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP), as the Community Entity (CE) for Reaching Home, the Government of Canada’s Homelessness Strategy is soliciting a Call For Proposals. The CFP is for Homelessness Projects for the period April 2026 to March 2027 and is now open. The CFP, application and guide can be found in the Resources section. […]

  • Winter Emergency Warming Locations

    Please see the link to view the locations available for daytime, evening and overnight warming locations in Saskatoon. Update Jan 21, 2026 Cold Weather Warm-up Locations Please also note: Saskatoon Transit offers the Safe Bus Program designed to assist anyone, of any age, that needs immediate shelter or needs to contact emergency services. If you […]

  • Housing Security for All Conference

    Please plan to join us Thursday, November 20th at the Saskatoon Inn for the Housing Security for All  conference. It is shaping up to be a day of insightful discussions, workshops and networking with community leaders and advocates dedicated to ending homelessness to lead actions in the community. Registration is now open in Eventbrite. Save […]

  • Volunteer for Point In Time Count

    Our volunteer list is growing, but we still need a few more passionate individuals to support the 2025 Point-in-Time Count. Saskatoon’s 2025 Point-in-Time (PiT) Count is being led in collaboration by the City of Saskatoon and Saskatoon Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP). The 2025 PiT Count is a nationally coordinated event that will look to better […]

  • Homelessness Reduction Innovation Fund

    SHIP is currently seeking Expressions of Interest (EOIs) for project ideas that we can submit on behalf of your agency for the Homelessness Reduction Innovation Fund. This one-time grant supports one sustainable initiative that demonstrate measurable reductions in homelessness, with a focus on increasing outflows in homelessness within the community. SHIP may submit one project idea under the RH Designated Stream and one under the RH Indigenous […]

  • Join us for SHIP’s AGM

    We are pleased to invite our members to an Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Saskatoon Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP). The SHIP AGM will include discussion on the following items: SHIP 2024-25 Financial Audit. Changes to the SHIP Bylaws to be ratified. Updates to the SHIP Strategic Plan. Elections for vacant board positions. Join us as […]

  • Point-in-Time Homelessness Count community report highlights Indigenous over-representation and more children and adults; evictions a primary contributing factor

    Saskatoon is experiencing the highest number of individuals facing homelessness ever recorded. The findings are revealed in the 2024 Point-in-Time (PiT) Count Community Report, officially released on Tuesday, May 27, pointing to a significant rise in homelessness across the city. “Homelessness should be rare, brief and not repeated. These numbers are heartbreaking and unacceptable,” said […]

  • CAB Call for Participation – Can YOU Volunteer?

    The Community Advisory Board on Saskatoon Homelessness (CAB) is a coalition of community organizations and all levels of government. We believe that by working together, we can reduce and in the future end homelessness in Saskatoon.   The Reaching Home Community Entity for Saskatoon is seeking interested community representatives to fill current vacancies on the CAB. SHIP […]

  • Point In Time Count

    Released from the City of Saskatoon December 12, 2024: The 2024 Point-in-Time Count has identified 1,499 individuals in Saskatoon experiencing homelessness. The count offers a “snapshot” of individuals and families residing in emergency shelters, transitional housing, unsheltered locations including encampments, systems, and experiencing hidden homelessness. “The results of this count represent the minimum number of […]

  • Call For Proposal for 25-26

    Saskatoon Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP), as the Community Entity (CE) for Reaching Home, the Government of Canada’s Homelessness Strategy is soliciting a Call For Proposals. The CFP is for Homelessness Projects for the period April 2025 to March 2026 to provide: Housing (Transitional or supportive) Prevention of Shelter Diversion Support services Capital Investments   Information […]

  • Cold Weather Warm Up Locations

    If you or someone you know needs a spot to warm up, check out the attachment for available locations. It is cold out there – stay safe! Cold Weather Warm-up Locations_11x17_2024.12.02-2   More information can be found on the City’s webpage: Saskatoon Winter Emergency Response Plan | Saskatoon.ca)

  • Expression of Interest – Deadline Nov 29

    Expression of interest are now being accepted for Reaching Home funding which will be used by March 31, 2025.  The deadline for providing an expression is Nov 29th. Information is posted online at Call for Proposals – Shipyxe  

  • Conference Registration Open

    Join us at our Community Approaches to Housing and Homelessness Conference November 22, 2024 at the Saskatoon Inn.  It is shaping up to be a day of insightful discussions, workshops and networking with community leaders and advocates dedicated to ending homelessness to lead actions in the community. For more information see our conference event page […]

  • Community Approaches to Housing and Homelessness Conference 2024

    Saskatoon Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) is hosting the Community Approaches to Housing and Homelessness Conference on November 22, 2024, and we are inviting you to join us for this important event. The conference will bring together key stakeholders in our community to discuss solutions for affordable housing and homelessness and update you community activity. For […]

  • Point in Time Count – Call for Volunteers

    Saskatoon’s 2024 Point-in-Time (PiT) Count is being led in collaboration by the City of Saskatoon, the Community-University Institute for Social Research (CUISR) and the Saskatoon Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP). Volunteers are being sought to to assist with the 2024 PiT Count.  For more information and to register see 2024 PiT Count – Call for Volunteers

  • Annual General Meeting

    Please join us!  SHIP’s AGM will be held at Station 20 West (1120 20th St. W) August 29, 2024 from 1 to 3.

  • SHIP Warming Centre Announcement – December 20, 2023

    December 20, 2023 – The Salvation Army and Prairie Harm Reduction (PHR), in a joint partnership with funding from Saskatoon Housing Initiatives Partnership.....