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Workshops The Surrey Homelessness and Housing Society exists to support grassroots projects that aim to alleviate homelessness in our community. To help grant applicants succeed in developing proposals that meet…

$71,000 2024 Grant When COVID suddenly closed many of the supports vulnerable Surrey residents relied on, the need didn’t go away. The Storehouse Community Hub Society, then called Cloverdale Community…

2024 $50,000 Grant New Hope Community Services helps newcomer refugee families rebuild their lives in Canada by providing housing and a welcoming community. Its residents were forced to leave their…

Call for Proposals – Closed Timeline Applications for 2025 grants are now closed. Funding decisions: October, 2025 Review Period Proposals will be reviewed per the Key Priorities, Eligibility Criteria and…

Call for Proposals – Open Timeline Call for proposals open: Thursday July 18, 2024Submission deadline: Friday August 30th, 2024Review period: September, 2024Funding decisions: Beginning of October 2024 Review Period Proposals will…

Surrey Homelessness & Housing Society is actively seeking community members to join its Board of Directors, alongside Surrey councillors Rob Stutt and Pardeep Kooner. The overall purpose of SHHS's Board…

Each year, Surrey Homelessness & Housing Society launches a campaign to bring awareness and understanding to the issues of homelessness and housing in the Surrey community. This year, our focus…

Each year, Surrey Homelessness & Housing Society (SHHS) recognizes outstanding community members who are highly motivated to make an impact and go above and beyond to support Surrey's priority populations.…

$250,000 granted to 9 projects Surrey Homelessness & Housing Society has selected its 2022 grant recipients, supporting initiatives that will reduce and prevent homelessness in Surrey. Funded projects and programs…

Surrey Homelessness & Housing Society is thrilled to be celebrating 15 years of impact since our initial seed endowment from the City of Surrey in 2007! We are so proud…

Surrey Homelessness & Housing Society is so grateful for our long-standing relationships with organizations creating Housing for Hope in Surrey. Recently, we had the wonderful opportunity to speak with one…

Call for Proposals - NOW CLOSED Timeline Call for Proposals Open: Friday, May 6, 2022 Submission Deadline: Monday, June 20, 2022Review Period: July-August 2022Funding Decisions: September 2022 Review Period Proposals…

Homelessness and housing instability affects everyone. In this blog, we’re examining the ways in which youth and children are uniquely impacted, and identifying projects in our community that work to…

Surrey Homelessness & Housing Society recognizes and celebrates Women's History Month in March, as well as International Women's Day on March 8th. We are acutely aware of the ways in…

Coldest Night of the Year is back! Hosted by Surrey Road to Home Society, the annual Coldest Night of the Year Surrey Whalley event will take place on Saturday February…

Last month, Surrey Homelessness & Housing Society had the great honour of recognizing our 2021 Community Leader Award recipients during a live-streamed City Council meeting at Surrey City Hall! Every…

Each year, Surrey Homelessness & Housing Society recognizes extraordinary members of the community who have gone above and beyond to create positive change and support people experiencing or at risk…

On November 30th, Surrey Homelessness & Housing Society recognizes and celebrates Giving Tuesday. This is a day to show your support for local organizations who put your generous donations towards…

Download Surrey Homelessness & Housing Society's 2020 Annual Report below: Spread Single page

Each fall, we launch a campaign during Homelessness Action Week (October 10-17, 2021), to bring awareness and understanding to the issue of homelessness in our community. The focus is to…

$290,000 granted to 9 projects Surrey Homelessness & Housing Society is please to support these projects that will maintain housing, build organizational capacity to deliver services, and provide innovative services…

Update July 30 - list of cooling/misting tents and attached list of facilities open to anyone seeking relief from the heat: Pop- Up Cooling/Misting Tents: Lookout Housing + Health Society…

Students raise funds for projects addressing homelessness A huge thank you to the grade 6/7 SCORES in Action program from Kirkbride Elementary School for donating $2,200 to Surrey Homelessness &…

Join Investing in Brighter Futures Surrey for the Canada Learning Bond Event, March 11th from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM on Zoom (broadcasted on Facebook). This event will help families…

In the past, Surrey Homelessness & Housing Society has hosted an annual event in the fall to launch our Public Awareness Campaign and celebrate our Grantees and Community Leaders. In…

Download the 2019 Annual Report: single page

On February 20, 2021 Surrey Homelessness & Housing Society (SHHS) is walking in the Coldest Night of the Year to fundraise for initiatives that will support individuals experiencing homelessness in…

Every year, Surrey Homelessness & Housing Society (SHHS) recognizes extraordinary community members who are truly motivated to make an impact in their community and go above and beyond to support…

Surrey Homelessness & Housing Society (SHHS) is pleased to have granted a total of $3.9 million to the City of Surrey to support three major capital initiatives providing shelter and…

On Nov. 16th, 2019, families can go to the Surrey City Centre Library and sign up for the Canada Learning Bond! Make sure you go to the library for a…

Coldest Night of the Year Surrey Whalley is happening again on Saturday, February 22, 2020. We will partner with the Surrey Homelessness and Housing Task Force again this year. The…

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Leading The Way HomeGrants Coming this October: 2025 Grants Announced Our Leading the Way Home Grants help organizations working to fight homelessness in Surrey bring their projects to life. This…

Reach out and make an impact in your community For more information on the impact of your contribution, our partners, projects, call for proposals process and other work in the…

Ending Homelessness is Possible Our Vision and Mission Our Vision is that Everyone in Surrey Has a Home Surrey Homelessness & Housing Society’s mission is to raise, manage and distribute…

Your donations have been leading the way home since 2007 What 10 years of impact means to our community Leading the Way to End Homelessness in Surrey Surrey Homelessness &…

In 2019, the Society was pleased to support the following organizations whose projects will create access to housing and support the most vulnerable in Surrey: Phoenix Drug and Alcohol Recovery…

Our Partners & Projects Bill Reid Place Surrey Homelessness & Housing Society partnered with Options Community Services Society to support the fundraising efforts for Bill Reid Place On May 25,…

The Community Comes Out to Support the Winter Walk in Surrey Whalley On February 23, 2019 the Surrey Homelessness and Housing Society, in partnership with the Surrey Homelessness and Housing…

In June 2018, something very special took place in Surrey. We saw the community come together to house the people on 135A Street. In collaboration with Novel Pics, the Surrey…

Make an Impact in Your Community What We Do Grow Your donations make an impact locally. All money raised is contributed to projects fighting homelessness in Surrey. Every year, we…

We were proud to recognize so many extraordinary individuals who have worked tirelessly this past year to help Surrey's most vulnerable. 2018 Community Leaders: Terry Waterhouse: Director of Public Safety…

2018 Grant Recipient Recognition Event Members of the community came out to the Surrey Arts Centre on Tuesday, October 9, 2018, to celebrate the hardworking homeless-serving agencies in Surrey. Minister…

Homeless Action Week is just around the corner and with that comes some great events in Surrey that everyone is welcome to attend: HOMELESS ACTION WEEK: October 7 – 13,…

Showtime Dance Promotions invited Surrey Homelessness & Housing Society back, this time to Dream Team Surrey dance competition at the Surrey Arts Center. There were many fantastic dance performances and…

Read about the work of the Surrey Homelessness & Housing Society over the past 10 years, and the impact of the local projects and initiatives that we support. SHHS 10…

The Surrey Affordable Housing Strategy was developed in response to increasing housing affordability challenges in Surrey. Read the Surrey Affordable Housing Strategy

Metro Vancouver is doing a count of the number of homeless youth in the region. Read the article

Surrey Homelessness & Housing Society helped facilitate the transformation of Motel Hollywood to now become supportive housing for vulnerable women and girls, by providing Atira with an emergency grant of $75,000.…

The Surrey Homelessness & Housing Society was pleased to accept a cheque for $800.00 from Vancity's Centralized Lending, Independent Credit Function, and Credit Quality & Analytics at their annual Christmas celebration. The Society was selected as…

Until December 25 an anonymous donor will triple the impact of your donation, by matching contributions to the Surrey Youth Assistance Fund 2 to 1. The Surrey Youth Assistance Fund…

Please view the link to learn more about "The Surrey Housing First Team" and the resources they offer. Surrey Housing First Brochure Oct 16 Surrey Housing First Brochure Punjabi  …

The Surrey Homelessness & Housing Society celebrated 10 years and recognized their Grant recipients and "Heroes of the Homeless" at their Annual Awards Ceremony, on October 12th. The Society is proud of all of their…

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View the article credit of Peace Arch News: http://www.peacearchnews.com/news/1m-offered-for-innovative-projects-to-house-surrey-homeless/  

View the article credit of News 1130: http://www.news1130.com/2017/10/12/million-dollar-idea-solve-homeless-problem-surrey/  

View the article credit of The Province: http://theprovince.com/news/local-news/surrey-society-offers-up-1-million-for-housing-projects/wcm/6b29532a-abe3-4048-a6a3-b11fa332cd5f A large number of Surrey's homeless live on 135A St. in Whalley /(Photo: Mark Van Manen)

View the article credit of Global News: https://globalnews.ca/news/3801109/surrey-based-homeless-advocacy-group-offering-money-for-housing-proposals/ (photo: Global News)

View the article credit of the Vancouver Sun: http://vancouversun.com/news/local-news/surrey-society-offers-up-1-million-for-housing-projects A large number of Surrey's homeless on 135A Street, in Whalley (photo: Mark Van Manen)

View the article credit of the Surrey Now-Leader: http://www.surreynowleader.com/news/1m-offered-for-innovative-projects-to-house-surrey-homeless/ Volunteering during the March 8 homeless count in Surrey/ (photo: Amy Reid)    

It was Mayor Linda Hepner’s 3rd Annual Golf tournament on July 6th 2017 at Hazelmere Golf and  Country Club. The Surrey Homelessness & Housing Society sponsored the 11th hole. As advocates for…

Watch this CBC video here that features the experience of, seventeen year old, photographer Leah Denbok who takes portraits of homeless people. Leah states these are her two project goals: “To…

The Surrey Homelessness and Housing Society, is proud to be one of the contributing partners for SOS Children's Village BC in providing support for their expansion project of two additional suites. The SHHS was pleased to partner with…

Vancouver is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live in the world, but since the city is defined by a gorgeous landscape, mild weather, beautiful architecture, and…

Warm socks are essential and the most requested item in homeless shelters. Carolyn Colwell sits on our Board, and is the president of "Your City Sports". Check out this short video on…

Surrey is fortunate to have some very engaged business leaders who see a role for themselves and their businesses in helping alleviate poverty. Arash Askarian and Daniel De Bartolo, owners…

On Thursday, November 3rd, over 90 guests consisting of family members, friends, donors and supporters gathered at The Escape Room at Elements Casino in Cloverdale to honor the late Bill…

We are excited to share our new video featuring Surrey's Boulevard Shelter. Operating since December 2015, shelter staff have helped over 90 guests find permanent housing. This 40 bed shelter…

Surrey (October 14, 2016), It was a great celebration last night at the Newton Cultural Centre to announce our 2016 Heroes of the Homeless and to recognize the homeless serving agencies…

Homelessness truly touches us all. This is Chris' Story. "If it wasn’t for the Lookout Society my brother would have been lost forever."Chris Thornley, President of Thornley Creative Communications, Community…

Homelessness truly touches us all. This is Anita's story. "I had a very close family member who struggled with mental health issues and became homeless. Through support and the kindness…

Homelessness truly touches us all. This is Laurie’s story. "When I tell someone that growing up in Surrey I was homeless, they often find it hard to believe. Unfortunately it’s…

Homelessness truly touches us all. This is Doug’s story. "In the words of my grandmother, 'We're in this together', so I encourage you to help make someone’s life a little…

Homelessness truly touches us all. This is Tim’s story. "In my work, especially as a first responder we get to see people how they really are, how they live, and…

[caption id="attachment_1483" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Surrey Homelessness and Housing Society Annual Awards and Grants Presentation Ceremony[/caption] On Thursday October 13, 2016, the Society is excited to be celebrating our 2016 Heroes…

This year, 59 youth will age out of government care in Surrey. Many face challenges in areas such as homelessness, employment and mental health, to name a few. The 19th…

The Surrey Poverty Reduction Coalition (SPRC) has been working on an important project to raise awareness and increase community engagement around youth who are “aging out” of the provincial care…

On Christmas morning in 2015, the youth who live at PCRS’s Guildford House were pleasantly surprised to wake and find what millions come to expect during the holiday season: presents.…

A recent report from the Surrey Vulnerable Women and Girls Working Group finds that stigma is one of the greatest barriers to accessing services for street-entrenched women and girls in…

The Surrey Homelessness and Housing Society is accepting applications for the 2016 Annual Grants Program. There is approximately $200,000 in grants available. Eligible projects must have a demonstrated impact on…

With the frenzy of Black Friday over, its time to think about Giving Tuesday, a day to support the hardworking organizations in our community that rely on your donations to…

Leaving behind a rapidly deteriorating family life in Nova Scotia, Mathew hitchhiked to Alberta in search for a fresh start at 16. At first, he worked odd jobs and was…

At the age of 22, an addiction to drugs landed Greg from Victoria to the streets of Downtown Eastside, Vancouver for six years with nothing to his name. On the…

Diane is a single mom of five kids. For six years she has been on the run from an abusive ex-partner. During those six years, she has been homeless four…

Of all the places Susan had expected herself to end up, the last was the streets. Since the death of her husband in 2011, however, Susan has faced mounting challenges…

At the age of five, Devinder moved from India with his family in the search of a better life. After graduating high school, Devinder went to Douglas College, played the…

At the age of 16, Stacey was kicked out of her home and was left with nowhere to go. Not knowing where to ask for help, she spent a whole…

SURREY (October 19, 2015) Organizations and individuals working to support Surrey’s homeless received a boost on October 15th when grants totaling $130,000 were presented to seven projects at the Surrey…

Positive things can happen when an engaged donor is introduced to two leading youth services agencies in Surrey. The donor, who wishes to remain anonymous, is committed to finding a…

Surrey Homelessness and Housing Society is looking for an experience fund development coordinator to join our team. Our vision is that everyone in Surrey has a home. Our mission is…

A big and heartfelt thank you to the Firsties at White Rock Elementary who together raised $1078.50 for the Surrey Homelessness and Housing Society! The Firsties are an inspiring class of…

We are pleased to welcome three new directors to our Board. Each brings valuable skills and a commitment to helping Surrey's most vulnerable residents. Beryl Kirk is a 30 year resident of…

Surrey Homelessness & Housing Society   2015 Annual Grant Program  The Surrey Homelessness and Housing Society is pleased to announce a Call for Letters of Intent from non-profit organizations for…