--- title: Vibrant Communities Resource Library | Alison Homer description: Advancing a vision of ending poverty in Canada, Alison provides leadership and drives excellence within Communities Ending Poverty (CEP). Her team actions an initial focus on ending working poverty, partnering with thought leaders and members from multiple sectors to identify levers and opportunities, influence policies, and shift systems. --- [![20yrLogo-2_WhiteOrange](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Administration/Tamarack%20Logos/20yrLogo-2_WhiteOrange.png?width=200&height=47&name=20yrLogo-2_WhiteOrange.png "20yrLogo-2_WhiteOrange")](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/) # Resource Library ### Or × ## Alison Homer ![Alison Homer](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/hubfs/Photos/Staff%20Photos%202026/Alison%20Homer%202.jpg) Advancing a vision of ending poverty in Canada, Alison provides leadership and drives excellence within Communities Ending Poverty (CEP). Her team actions an initial focus on ending working poverty, partnering with thought leaders and members from multiple sectors to identify levers and opportunities, influence policies, and shift systems. ### Recent Posts [![](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/hubfs/sustainable-management.png) ](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/vclibrary/sustainable-management) ## [Affordable Housing Initiative: Sustainable Management of Housing by Not-for-profit and Co-operative Organizations in Response to Decreasing Government Funding Programs](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/vclibrary/sustainable-management) [Housing](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/vclibrary/topic/housing), [PCH](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/vclibrary/topic/pch), [Provincial](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/vclibrary/topic/provincial), [British Columbia](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/vclibrary/topic/british-columbia), [Alberta](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/vclibrary/topic/alberta), [Non-Government](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/vclibrary/topic/non-government), [Housing Research](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/vclibrary/topic/housing-research) The purpose of this primary research report and case studies is to fill the gap in literature and examine the experiences from the perspectives... [![](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202017-07-17%20at%201.11.11%20PM.png) ](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/vclibrary/strong-foundation) ## [A Strong Foundation: The Housing Strategy for Saskatchewan](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/vclibrary/strong-foundation) [Housing](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/vclibrary/topic/housing), [PCH](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/vclibrary/topic/pch), [Government](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/vclibrary/topic/government), [Provincial](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/vclibrary/topic/provincial), [Housing Strategy](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/vclibrary/topic/housing-strategy), [Saskatchewan](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/vclibrary/topic/saskatchewan) The Government of Saskatchewan strategy is a catalyst for the housing sector to act together. It reflects the opinions and contributions of... [![](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202017-07-17%20at%201.03.41%20PM.png) ](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/vclibrary/policies-to-promote) ## [Policies to promote access to good quality affordable housing in OECD countries](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/vclibrary/policies-to-promote) [Housing](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/vclibrary/topic/housing), [PCH](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/vclibrary/topic/pch), [Federal](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/vclibrary/topic/federal), [Canada](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/vclibrary/topic/canada), [Non-Government](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/vclibrary/topic/non-government), [Housing Research](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/vclibrary/topic/housing-research) Access to good-quality affordable housing is important for promoting a number of social policy objectives, including poverty reduction,... [![](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202017-07-17%20at%2012.39.54%20PM.png) ](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/vclibrary/thoughts-national-strategy) ## [Some Thoughts on a National Housing Strategy](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/vclibrary/thoughts-national-strategy) [Housing](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/vclibrary/topic/housing), [PCH](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/vclibrary/topic/pch), [Federal](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/vclibrary/topic/federal), [Canada](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/vclibrary/topic/canada), [Non-Government](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/vclibrary/topic/non-government), [Housing Research](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/vclibrary/topic/housing-research) After decades of lobbying by advocates of affordable housing, the federal government has agreed to develop a national housing strategy. Given the... [![](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202017-07-17%20at%2012.33.34%20PM.png) ](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/vclibrary/benefits-of-support) ## [What are the health, social and economic benefits of providing public housing and support to formerly homeless people?](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/vclibrary/benefits-of-support) [Housing](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/vclibrary/topic/housing), [PCH](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/vclibrary/topic/pch), [Federal](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/vclibrary/topic/federal), [Canada](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/vclibrary/topic/canada), [Non-Government](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/vclibrary/topic/non-government), [Housing Research](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/vclibrary/topic/housing-research) The National Partnership Agreement on Homelessness (NPAH) was introduced in 2009 as a joint Commonwealth/state and territory initiative... [![](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/hubfs/rural-homelessness.png) ](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/vclibrary/rural-homelessness) ## [Rural Homelessness in Canada: Directions for Planning and Research](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/vclibrary/rural-homelessness) [Housing](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/vclibrary/topic/housing), [PCH](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/vclibrary/topic/pch), [Federal](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/vclibrary/topic/federal), [Canada](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/vclibrary/topic/canada), [Non-Government](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/vclibrary/topic/non-government), [Housing Research](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/vclibrary/topic/housing-research) **ABSTRACT:** Until recently, there was little acknowledgement that homelessness existed in rural areas in Canada. With a few exceptions, most... [![](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/hubfs/safe-at-home.png) ](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/vclibrary/safe-at-home) ## [Safe at Home: Increasing Housing Affordability across the Continuum](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/vclibrary/safe-at-home) [Housing](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/vclibrary/topic/housing), [PCH](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/vclibrary/topic/pch), [Federal](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/vclibrary/topic/federal), [Canada](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/vclibrary/topic/canada), [Non-Government](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/vclibrary/topic/non-government), [Housing Research](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/vclibrary/topic/housing-research) Intervening in the housing market is a complex affair. While other countries, such as Australia, have opted for tight residency requirements for real... [![](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/hubfs/housing-affordability-agenda.png) ](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/vclibrary/housing-affordability-agenda) ## [A New Housing Affordability Agenda for Canada: Submission to the National Housing Strategy](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/vclibrary/housing-affordability-agenda) [Housing](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/vclibrary/topic/housing), [PCH](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/vclibrary/topic/pch), [Federal](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/vclibrary/topic/federal), [Canada](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/vclibrary/topic/canada), [Non-Government](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/vclibrary/topic/non-government), [Housing Research](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/vclibrary/topic/housing-research) This submission to inform Canada's national housing strategy outlines a set of recommendations that will lead towards real, tangible progress in... [![](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/hubfs/Canada's-Housing-Opportunity.png) ](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/vclibrary/canadas-housing-opportunity) ## [Canada's Housing Opportunity: Urgent Solutions for a National Housing Strategy](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/vclibrary/canadas-housing-opportunity) [Housing](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/vclibrary/topic/housing), [PCH](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/vclibrary/topic/pch), [Federal](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/vclibrary/topic/federal), [Canada](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/vclibrary/topic/canada), [Non-Government](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/vclibrary/topic/non-government), [Housing Research](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/vclibrary/topic/housing-research) Canada’s federal government has made a commitment to develop a national housing strategy. Canadians have also given this government an... [![](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/hubfs/Combatting_NIMBY.png) ](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/vclibrary/combatting-nimby) ## [Community Inclusion Frameworks for Vulnerable Populations & Strategies for Combating Not In My Back Yard Attitudes to Social Housing Projects: An Annotated Bibliography](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/vclibrary/combatting-nimby) [Housing](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/vclibrary/topic/housing), [PCH](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/vclibrary/topic/pch), [Provincial](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/vclibrary/topic/provincial), [Alberta](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/vclibrary/topic/alberta), [Non-Government](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/vclibrary/topic/non-government), [Housing Research](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/vclibrary/topic/housing-research) This paper provides a summary of research on interventions that aim to end or reduce homelessness through a review of the types of interventions... ## [Strategies to End Homelessness: Current Approaches to Evaluation](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/vclibrary/strategies-to-end-homelessness-current-approaches-to-evaluation) [Housing](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/vclibrary/topic/housing), [PCH](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/vclibrary/topic/pch), [Federal](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/vclibrary/topic/federal), [Canada](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/vclibrary/topic/canada), [Non-Government](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/vclibrary/topic/non-government), [Housing Evaluation](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/vclibrary/topic/housing-evaluation) This paper provides a summary of research on interventions that aim to end or reduce homelessness through a review of the types of interventions... [![](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/hubfs/PCH_Housing_Ending_Homelessness_In_Canada.png) ](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/vclibrary/ending-homelessness-4-cities) ## [Ending Homelessness in Canada: A Study of 10-Year Plans in 4 Canadian Cities](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/vclibrary/ending-homelessness-4-cities) [Housing](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/vclibrary/topic/housing), [PCH](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/vclibrary/topic/pch), [Federal](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/vclibrary/topic/federal), [Canada](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/vclibrary/topic/canada), [Ontario](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/vclibrary/topic/ontario), [Municipal](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/vclibrary/topic/municipal), [British Columbia](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/vclibrary/topic/british-columbia), [Alberta](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/vclibrary/topic/alberta), [Non-Government](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/vclibrary/topic/non-government), [Housing Evaluation](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/vclibrary/topic/housing-evaluation) The Research Alliance for Canadian Homelessness, Housing and Health (REACH3) examined and evaluated the degree to which municipal and community-based... 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