The Welcome Home Kits Program

The Ministry of Poverty Reduction in partnership with SPARC BC is supporting Métis Citizens with a history of homelessness by providing the essentials required to build a new future in their homes through the Welcome Home Kits Program.

Program Criteria Overview

The Program can support individuals and families

  • With lived experience of homelessness who are transitioning to stable housing from a precarious living situation
  • Individuals who are fleeing abuse
  • Individuals who are leaving institutional settings
  • Youth transitioning out of care

Program Services

This Program will provide a limited number of Welcome Home Kits to Métis Citizens in need. The kits contain necessary items for living independently and will assist with the rising costs associated with transitioning through the housing spectrum.

Gift cards will be provided to approved applicants so that they can purchase the following household items for their Welcome Home Kits:

  • Kitchen Items
  • Bedding and Linens
  • Cleaning Supplies
  • Groceries
  • Items identified by the Applicant specific to their housing needs
  • Other Essential Items

Please allow two to three weeks processing time once your application has been received.

Apply for a Welcome Home Kit 

 

If you, or someone you know, are in a vulnerable housing situation or transitioning out of one, please reach out.

Office: 1-604-557-5851 ext. 2077
Toll-free: 1-800-940-1150 ext. 2077
email: welcomehomekits@mnbc.ca 

If technology is a struggle for you, please connect with your local chartered community or a family member for support and more expedited service.