The Qalipu Emergency Housing Relief Program is here to help prevent and reduce homelessness among our members.
We currently offer the following supports:
- Emergency Housing Setup: Help with rental startup costs like first month’s rent and damage deposit.
- Prevention and Shelter Diversion: Help with rent or utility payments to avoid eviction.
- Emergency Housing: Short-term emergency stays for up to five (5) nights
Who Can Apply?
- You must be a registered member of Qalipu First Nation.
- You must be currently homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.
- You must live in Newfoundland and Labrador.
- You must not be a homeowner (including rent-to-own arrangements).
- The program is intended as a one-time support.
Important Information
- If your rental agreement is in the name of a non-member spouse or partner, you can still apply. You will need to provide extra paperwork to show you live together.
- The maximum funding available per applicant is $3,000.
- Your landlord cannot be an immediate family member.