The Ottawa Mission believes that EVERYONE deserves a home. By working together, we have the power to change the underlying systemic issues that contribute to homelessness and housing insecurity in Ottawa.
OUR STATEMENT ON THE CITY OF OTTAWA’S CONFIRMED 2023 BUDGET
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OUR STATEMENT ON THE CITY OF OTTAWA’S CONFIRMED 2023 BUDGET
Read about The Ottawa Mission’s housing-focused priorities, that aim to advance urgent homelessness-prevention solutions at the Municipal level.
In 2019, The City of Ottawa declared a housing and homelessness emergency.
Since then, the number of people sleeping outside has doubled.
In 2020, 8619 people were recorded as homeless in Ottawa.
46% of them for the first time.
10% of shelter clients are employed.
At least one third of Ottawa's shelter population is Indigenous.
The average cost to rent an apartment in Ottawa increased more than 14% in 2022.
For every 1 affordable housing unit built in Ottawa, 7 are lost.
The average cost of rent is reported to increase by another 5% in 2023.
42% of renters spend more than a third of their income on rent and utilities.
20% of renters spend more than half of their income on rent and utilities.
In 2019, people in Ottawa voted that ending homelessness should be City Council's #1 priority.
Join our Mission
Mission Possible is a housing-focused advocacy initiative by The Ottawa Mission that aims to address the systematic factors that contribute to homelessness in our city. It provides meaningful opportunities to create change through action-driven events, educational resources, community building and personalized support.
Everyone deserves a home. Sign up to help us make this Mission Possible.
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