The Bridge of Hope (BoH) Program Model Overview highlights REST Centres’ flagship initiative to prevent homelessness among Black and BIPOC youth (16–24) in Peel Region, developed with the Canadian Observatory on Homelessness.
Rooted in Housing First for Youth and an anti-Black racism framework, the program offers housing and wraparound supports through four pillars: Shelter, Living, Healing, and Growing. It combines landlord partnerships, head-lease housing, and intensive case management to address systemic and individual barriers, including racism, poverty, and housing inequities.
The report details the program model, implementation approach, and pathways for scaling, alongside impact data showing major growth from 2022 to 2024, including a 140% rise in referrals and a 112% increase in active clients.