As a citizen representative on the Edmonton Homeless Commission, Archbishop Smith has been working on ways to engage Edmonton's faith leaders in our collective mission to shelter the homeless. On March 17, 2011, through the Capital Region Interfaith Housing Initiative, these leaders formally pledged their support for Edmonton's 10 Year Plan to End Homelessness. The Initiative involves over 100 people from 23 different religious traditions and they're translating their support for the Plan into action. They have joined forces with the Edmonton Homeless Commission to announce the new Welcome Home program, funded in part by Enbridge in partnership with United Way, with a $100,000 directed United Way donation for the first year. The Capital Region Interfaith Housing Initiative also released a Congregational Housing Action Guide, which offers people a variety of ways to get involved in ending homelessness.
For more information contact:
Bob McKeon
Associate Director, Office for Social Justice
Catholic Archdiocese of Edmonton
780-469-1010 ext. 2291
Do you, your faith community or organization want to pledge support for the Capital Region Interfaith Housing Initiative? You can become an "Endorser" -- Download a blank copy of the Statement, print it, fill it out and return it and return it to Bob McKeon, 8421 - 101 Avenue, Edmonton, AB T6A 0L1