New supportive housing project aims to reduce homelessness in Whitehorse

New supportive housing project in Whitehorse set to begin welcoming residents within weeks

A new supportive housing project is one step closer to opening after the City of Whitehorse granted occupancy for the Yukon Safe at Home Society’s new downtown residence, The Hearth.

New supportive housing project aims to reduce homelessness in Whitehorse

The number of people experiencing homelessness in Whitehorse is at an all-time high. Last month's statistics from Safe at Home Society show 309 people are currently experiencing homelessness. The non-profit says it's hoping to reduce that number with The Hearth, a new supportive housing project.