The John Howard Society of PEI

Safe, just and supportive communities for everyone across Prince Edward Island

Inspire

Client-focused support using strengths-based and harm-reduction approaches.

Influence

Helping to address prevention and diversion from homelessness and incarceration.

Build

Building connections and referrals to supportive community services

News & Updates

Volunteer With Us

Join us in building a stronger, more supportive community. We’re looking for caring volunteers to welcome clients at our Charlottetown office and assist with light administrative tasks.

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JHSPEI Monthly Podcasts

Educative and informative podcast episodes hosted by Josh Constantinou, featuring a new community organization spotlight each episode!

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Reaching Home: PEI 2024–2028 Community Plan

The Community Plan is a comprehensive strategy developed with input from all funding partners, including governments, non-profits, and the private sector, to address local housing and homelessness needs.

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2024 Point in Time (PiT) Count Report

The Point-in-Time (PiT) Count is a community-level measure of sheltered and unsheltered homelessness. For more information on the PEI report, please click the link below.

JHS WEEK 2025

Welcome back to our annual John Howard Week podcast series! We’re excited for another week of great guests and discussions.

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2025 Free Tax Clinic

Our Free Tax Clinic is here to help individuals with modest incomes file their tax returns, free of charge. Through the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP), trained volunteers will prepare and file tax returns for those with simple tax situations.

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Community Rural Advisory Board (CRAB) Call for Applications 2025

The Community Rural Advisory Board (CRAB) supports community planning and priority identification for the federally funded Reaching Home: Canada’s Homelessness Strategy program

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2023/2024 Annual Report

Through our collective efforts, we’ve enhanced our impact in the areas of restorative justice and housing assistance. This report, presented on behalf of the staff and Board of Directors, highlights the strides we made in the fiscal year 2023/2024

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Programs and Services

Employment Assistance

Addressing the employment and/or pre-employment needs of the individuals who are or have been involved in the criminal justice system

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Wrap Around Housing

An individualized planning process focused on assisting individuals and families in crafting strategies to fulfill their housing needs

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Veteran Housing Program

The Veteran Housing Program is aimed towards Veterans and their families whom are homeless or at an impending risk of becoming homeless.

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Youth Housing Program

The Youth Housing Program supports youth in finding stability, building independence, and creating a future with stronger foundations.

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Coordinated Access

Coordinated Access is a structured and fair method for allocating and managing housing resources for homeless individuals in the community

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Volunteer With Us!

The John Howard Society engages the services of volunteers throughout the agency, from the governance level to direct assistance of staff, clients and their families. We seek dedicated volunteers who bring diverse perspectives, leadership skills, and a commitment to our mission

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