Our main challenge lies in the accessibility and affordability of housing. Of course, if I paint a picture of the people who use our services at the Auberge, it's last‑resort assistance. It's difficult to imagine a typical housing situation for a person who receives $800 or $1,000 a month.
I believe that every journey requires tailored solutions. Every person's journey is unique. I think that community shelters such as ours primarily focus on helping people stay in their homes. I would say that this is a key point.
Housing retention is key. Our job is to limit the loss of housing, because securing housing is a major victory for our former residents.