A Roof Over Your Head - AROYH

Notice: Early Office Closure

Due to staff training, our office will be closing early at 12:00 p.m. today. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

We hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable weekend!

Thank you.

We often focus on the cost of housing solutions, but not the cost of doing nothing.

Research continues to show that when people have access to safe, stable, and affordable housing, health outcomes improve and reliance on costly emergency services decreases.

An interesting read on why housing should be viewed as an investment, not just an expense:

Home remedy: Understanding housing as a medical intervention could transform the homelessness crisis The housing crisis is fundamentally a health problem. Decades of research show that people experiencing homelessness spend twice as long in the hospital,

We’re hosting a live music fundraiser on July 2nd from 7–10 PM at Candid

All funds raised support local housing initiatives and essential resources for people in Antigonish and Guysborough

Come out for a great night of music and community 💙

Every story deserves understanding. 💙 A powerful reminder that one setback can change a life, and one act of kindness can too!

What if losing your housing started long before you lost your home?

Read the story. You might see homelessness differently.

Tenant Application – June 2026 – Antigonish Affordable Housing Society Available is a two-bedroom, townhouse style unit located at Riverside Estates – 12 Hope Lane, Sylvan Valley. Estimated move-in Date is July 15, 2026.

By not addressing homelessness in our community and providing folks a safe place to land, more complex problems follow!
Let's wrap all our community members in care and see the town thrive!

Have you ever wondered how shelters make our communities better?

Here’s some facts about how shelters improve communities for everyone:

Shelters provide immediate, safe, and stable places for unhoused folks, which reduces crime, improves public health, and saves lives.

Shelters also provide wraparound supports that help transition folks into permanent housing, thereby reducing homelessness.

Information for this post was sourced from Humanitarian Coalition, 2024.

We’re holding our Annual General Meeting on Thursday, June 18th at the Antigonish Library Community Room, and we welcome community members to attend.

We hope to see you there!

This is a powerful message from The ALLY Centre. Please take a moment to read and reflect.

We’re hiring! 📣

We’re currently looking for a Bookkeeper to join our team.

Please see the graphic below for position details

Apply here:
https://ca.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=adc44ff3511bb690&from=shareddesktop_copy

Please share with anyone who may be interested! 😊

Today, our office recognizes Red Dress Day❤️

We take this time to honor and remember Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit people. The red dress is a symbol of the lives lost and the many individuals who are still missing.

We stand in respect and solidarity with Indigenous communities across Canada, and we encourage continued awareness, reflection, and learning.