The CHPI Program has two program outcomes:

1. People who are homeless obtain and retain housing
2. People at risk of homelessness remain housed

CHPI funds will be used to assist people who have low income with housing stability.

• The CHPI fund will be administered through the Centre de Santé Communautaire du Grand Sudbury office for persons with low-income who are not in receipt of social assistance.

****If you are in receipt of social assistance, either Ontario Works (OW) or Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) benefits, please contact your caseworker to apply for CHPI benefits. ***

The CHPI fund may be used for:

• Paying rental arrears for a person who is facing eviction; or
• Paying utility arrears for persons who are facing disconnection of utilities; or
• Paying a utility connection fee for persons who are homeless or at risk of homelessness; or
• Providing a last month’s rent deposit for persons who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.

A person who is homeless may include a person who stays at an emergency shelter, who stays on the street or in their car, who is couch surfing with friends or family.

A person at risk of homelessness includes a person facing eviction or disconnection of utilities, or living in unsafe or unaffordable accommodations.