CN Railroaders for Change

$100 million over 10 years commitment to prevent homelessness

Focus on :

• Education programs to reduce stigma around homelessness
• Awareness campaigns to prevent homelessness
• Community organizations and supportive services for people living precariously
• Food insecurity
• Victims of gender-based violence
• Substance abuse and addictions
• Employability programs for at-risk youth and adults
  • Transition programs for youth exiting foster care services, individuals exiting detention centers or mental health institutions
  • Mental health initiatives for individuals at risk of becoming unhoused
  • Community services for vulnerable families and individuals at risk of becoming unhoused, including financial or legal services for eviction prevention
  • Community services for newcomers living precariously


• Projects to improve social connections for unhoused individuals
  • Research or applied studies in homelessness prevention such as data knowledge transfer initiatives and/or creative solutions using innovative technologies and logistics expertise