Unity Project

About Unity Project

Unity Project for Relief of Homelessness is a community organization located on Dundas Street in the Old East Village of London, Ontario. The organization serves adults and youth of all genders, with a specific focus on prioritizing those with medical conditions, couples, and people with pets. It provides housing-outcome focused programming designed to help individuals move from emergency situations to permanent housing and long-term stability. The organization offers a range of services including a front-door response, emergency shelter, transitional housing, and in-home housing stability support. Their non-resident drop-in services provide daily essentials such as food, coffee, hygiene supplies, washrooms, and first aid, along with crisis support and connections to community resources. For those seeking more intensive support, the organization provides low-barrier emergency shelter, rent-geared-to-income transitional housing at Unity House, and individualized housing stability programs. These programs include case management, life-skills training, advocacy, and connections to medical, mental health, and cultural resources. Unity Project is a registered charity governed by a volunteer Board of Directors, including Chair Michael McGregor. The organization operates using Housing First principles, which emphasize self-determination, choice, and a trauma-informed, harm reduction approach. Their work is guided by values of respect, cooperation, interdependence, and compassion. They aim to provide wraparound supports to help participants navigate the housing system, secure identification and income verification, and achieve a sense of belonging in the community. All participant intake is referred to the organization through the City of London’s Homeless Prevention Services.