Program Update: As of April 1, 2025, the MNBC Reaching Home Program will no longer provide financial support to self-identified Métis. The program eligibility requirements have been updated to reflect that MNBC Citizenship is required to receive financial support. Self-identified Métis in need may still contact our Homeless Services Navigators for referrals to other supports and services in their community, but they are encouraged to call 211 first for immediate local assistance.
The Reaching Home Program supports low-income Métis Citizens who are homeless, precariously housed or facing housing instability by providing housing loss prevention and housing stabilization services.
Program services include, but are not limited to:
- Housing crisis interventions and eviction prevention support
- Assistance with rent and utility arrears
- Support with housing searches and the rental application process
- Assistance and support for those exiting homelessness, including damage deposit and first months’ rent
- Assistance with housing set-up costs including basic furnishings and household items
- Assistance with transportation costs to access emergency accommodations
- Information on community resources and supports
- Information and referrals to other relevant MNBC programs and resources
Program Eligibility Criteria* The applicant must: |
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| Be experiencing homelessness or at imminent risk of becoming homeless |
| Be an MNBC Citizen (verified by providing a copy of their MNBC Citizenship card) |
| Be a resident of BC and provide one piece of Government of BC issued photo identification (BCID, Driver’s License, etc.) to verify |
| Have a total gross annual household income of $54,000.00 or less |
| Not be receiving financial support from another Ministry of Housing program |
| Not have assets of more than $2,500.00 (excluding a personal vehicle) |
| Not be a homeowner |
*Meeting the eligibility requirements of Reaching Home and completing an application does not guarantee that you will receive financial support. Emergency assistance is provided based on the needs of all applicants as well as a monthly program budget. If you are not approved for financial support, MNBC staff may still provide housing navigation services.
Application
If you would like to apply for Reaching Home, please complete the application form and email it to reachinghome@mnbc.ca or mail it to #380-13401 108 Avenue, Surrey, B.C. V3T 5T3. If technology is a struggle for you, please connect with MNBC, your local Chartered Community or a family member for assistance.