House of Hope has demonstrated that highly supportive housing for people with the highest needs works.

Built through collaboration between London Cares, London Health Sciences Centre, the City of London, resident contributions, and community partners, House of Hope was created to support individuals experiencing chronic homelessness, significant health and mental health challenges, high emergency system use, and profound vulnerability. House of Hope also received one-year of bridge funding from the Health and Homelessness Fund for Change, which is held at London Community Foundation on behalf of the anonymous donor family.

This program was designed as an evidence-informed response to some of the community’s most complex housing and health challenges — and it worked.

With integrated partnerships and coordinated supports, House of Hope provided:

  • 24/7 case management
  • Health care partnerships
  • Harm reduction supports
  • Housing stabilization
  • Life skills development
  • Pathways toward greater long-term stability

The program demonstrated that highly supportive housing can create stability for people with the highest needs while also reducing pressure across hospitals, shelters, emergency services, and other strained systems.

House of Hope proved what is possible.

Very sadly, House of Hope will close at the end of November 2026 following unsuccessful efforts to secure ongoing funding. This closure affects 45 residents and 24 staff, including direct frontline delivery, maintenance and janitorial, as well as back office support staff. We are deeply grateful to every funder, partner organization, staff member, resident, supporter, and community member who helped make this work possible. We are especially thankful to London Health Sciences Centre for its partnership, leadership, and funding support throughout the life of the program, including additional bridging support that provided time to pursue future partnership and funding opportunities. And there is also huge gratitude for ongoing support from the City of London for a range of London Cares services.

The realities facing organizations and funders are significant, and we recognize the complexity of the environment all partners are navigating. At the same time, when highly supportive housing capacity is lost, the need within the community does not disappear. Without stable housing and coordinated supports, many individuals face renewed instability and increased risk.

Our immediate priority is the wellbeing, dignity, and stability of residents. We are focused on safe, respectful transition planning while continuing to engage collaboratively with partners and stakeholders regarding next steps and future solutions.

London Cares remains committed to protecting people with the highest needs and advocating for approaches that preserve what works.

House of Hope worked, and proved what is possible. We remain hopeful that our community can continue building on what worked and continue pursuing solutions for vulnerable Londoners.