About the LHA

What We Do

Close the front door to homelessness

• Offer prevention services
• Link consumers to existing permanent housing programs
• Promote access to mainstream resources

Open the back door from homelessness

• Ensure availability of emergency housing
• Increase inventory of permanent supportive housing
• Provide wraparound, intensive case-management services

Build infrastructure

• Gather accurate data
• Provide ongoing review of current housing market
• Promote affordable home-ownership opportunities

Involve the community

• Offer community presentations to educate about homelessness
• Organize events including Ottawa Connect and Housing Matters
• Encourage participation among elected officials in LHA events