Supported Housing of Perth Program

Supported Housing of Perth Program (SHOPP) is a highly collaborative Housing First program serving the City of Stratford, Perth County and St. Marys. The program provides housing assistance and wrap around support services to people who are experiencing homelessness from the following priority groups:

• Youth 16-24 years of age;
• Adults transitioning from provincial institutions;
• Families with dependent children who face multiple barriers to housing stability; and Individuals experiencing chronic homelessness (including those who self-identify as Indigenous).

In coordination with the City of Stratford Social Services Department, SHOPP services are delivered in partnership with four agencies:

• CMHA Huron Perth
• John Howard Society of London & District
• Optimism Place Women’s Shelter and Support Services
• Stratford/Perth Shelterlink