SUPPORTIVE HOUSING OF WATERLOO

SHOW's mission is to collaboratively provide housing and a continuum of supports to those who have experienced homelessness and encountered barriers to achieving their fundamental right to safe and affordable housing. SHOW is dedicated to providing safe affordable and supported housing for individuals who have experienced homelessness offering 24/7 staffing and comprehensive care. The organization collaborates with community agencies to help tenants access resources regain dignity and address challenges such as health issues addictions and mental health struggles. Our apartment complex at 362 Erb Street West in Waterloo contains 30 one bedroom units three of which are accessible for residents with mobility issues. Most of our residents have been marginalized by poverty homelessness trauma substance use and mental health/physical health issues. Supports are available on-site 24/7 and aim to assist our residents in living independently and achieving their greatest potential. The homes are fully furnished with each resident having access to a range of supports including food pantry case management primary medical care financial wellness and various social and recreational programming. In 2015 SHOW purchased a property at 402 Erb Street West. The building which opened in December 2018 features nine one-bedroom apartments and provides affordable housing for individuals who have reached a high enough level of stability and independence to manage with minimal supports. It is conveniently located to our main site so that residents can participate in activities or access additional supports if needed. Seniors Supportive Housing - In May 2023 SHOW announced that its affordable housing building at 144 Erb Street East would focus on housing older adults 60+ who have experienced chronic homelessness. SHOW is the first organization in Waterloo Region to designate an entire building solely to this specific demographic. While supporting this critically underserved group helps fill a critical gap in the housing continuum here in Waterloo Region SHOW understands that much more needs to be done. Through advocacy and looking at ways to increase its housing stock SHOW is helping the communitys older adults age in place with dignity and support. A place where they can access food security programs healthcare counseling social recreational activities and develop a sense of hope and belonging something they have not had for a very long ti