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Stay informed about our programs, funding opportunities, community initiatives, and organizational updates across Prince Edward Island.

JHSPEI Diversity, Equity And Inclusion Statement

JHSPEI is committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of equity, diversity, inclusion, belonging, and anti-racism.

Community Rural Advisory Board (CRAB)

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

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.

JHS Week Ft. Hannah Harrington – April, 15, 2026

After another amazing John Howard Week, we’re excited to resume our monthly podcast with another fantastic guest that will build on the five pillars of the Federal Framework to Reduce Recidivism. Today's episode will focus on health, which we know is a significant concern for individuals involved in the criminal justice system. Hosted by Josh Constantinou (Coordinated Access Coordinator) with special guest Hannah Harrington (Registered Nurse at the Community Outreach Centre) we’ll explore the importance of providing healthcare and treatment options for individuals in a community setting to address their primary care needs.

JHS Week Ft. Sandy MacDonald – March, 5, 2026 

Welcome to our annual John Howard Week for 2026. We’re excited for another fantastic week full of fabulous guests to cap off our theme - the five pillars of the Federal Framework to Reduce Recidivism. Today's episode will focus on the education pillar, which we know enables individuals to pursue new opportunities. Hosted by Josh Constantinou (Coordinated Access Coordinator) with special guest Sandy MacDonald (President at Holland College) we’ll explore the importance of education for individuals who are looking to create new pathways to a better life.

JHS Week Ft. Logan Turner – March, 4, 2026

Welcome to our annual John Howard Week for 2026. We’re excited for another fantastic week full of fabulous guests to cap off our theme - the five pillars of the Federal Framework to Reduce Recidivism. Today's episode will focus on the housing and positive support network pillars, which we know are critical to success. Hosted by Josh Constantinou (Coordinated Access Coordinator) with Conor Mullin (President of the JHS Board) and special guest Logan Turner (Copywriter) at The Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness) we’ll explore the importance of stable housing and social support to address someone’s basic needs.

JHS Week Ft. Rebecca Jesseman – March, 3, 2026

Welcome to our annual John Howard Week for 2026. We’re excited for another fantastic week full of fabulous guests to cap off our theme - the five pillars of the Federal Framework to Reduce Recidivism. Today's episode will focus on the health pillar, with an emphasis on mental health and addictions. Hosted by Josh Constantinou (Coordinated Access Coordinator) with Conor Mullin (President of the JHS Board) and special guest Rebecca Jesseman (Executive Director of Mental Health and Addictions at Health PEI) we’ll explore the prevalence of mental health and addictions among those in the criminal justice system and how addressing those needs promotes reintegration and recovery in the community.

Monthly Podcast Episodes – June 13, 2025

Welcome back to our monthly John Howard podcast series! We’re excited to continue our monthly episodes with another great guest. Today’s episode is hosted by Josh Constantinou (Coordinated Access Coordinator – JHS PEI) with Conor Mullin (President of the JHS PEI) and special guest Emad Talisman (Senior Research & Policy Analyst – Office of the Correctional Investigator) to speak about the role of the Office of the Correctional Investigator and how to ensure safety and acceptable treatment for individuals who are incarcerated.

Monthly Podcast Episodes – May 30, 2025

Welcome back to our monthly John Howard podcast series! We’re excited to continue our monthly episodes with another great guest. Today’s episode is hosted by Josh Constantinou (Coordinated Access Coordinator – JHS PEI) with Rob Alain (JHS PEI Board Member) and special guest Ben (JHS Canada Blog Editor) to speak about the JHS Canada blog, the connections it builds for JHS, and how it ties into the work that JHS does.

Monthly Podcast Episodes – April 24, 2025

Welcome back to our monthly John Howard podcast series! After another memorable John Howard Week, we’re excited to resume our monthly episodes with a great guest. Today’s episode is hosted by Josh Constantinou (Coordinated Access Coordinator – JHS PEI) with Conor Mullin (President of JHS PEI) and special guest Mike Gallagher (Retired Tax Inspector) to speak about the intersection between the tax system and criminal justice in the UK.

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.

JHS WEEK 2025

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

Reaching Home: Prince Edward Island 2024–2028 Community Plan 

In completing this template, communities are encouraged to develop comprehensive Community Plans that reflect the contributions of all funding partners, including other orders of governments, not-for-profit organizations, and the for-profit sector.

Monthly Podcast Episodes – December 03, 2024

The JHS podcast is back! Its the end of year and we’re excited for another great episode. Hosted by Josh Constantinou, featuring discussions with Conor Mullin (President of the JHS Board) about exciting JHS updates and community events, and special guest Leslie McMechan (Executive Director at JHS Calgary) to speak about her time at JHS and some of the innovative projects underway in Calgary.

Monthly Podcast Episodes – November 15, 2024

The JHS podcast is back! We’re excited for another great episode with a fantastic guest. Hosted by Josh Constantinou, featuring discussions with Conor Mullin (President of the JHS Board) about JHS updates and community events, and special guest Cindy Murphy (Executive Director at JHS Newfoundland) to reflect on her journey and share insights as a volunteer, employee, and director at JHS.

Monthly Podcast Episodes – October 11, 2024

Excited to back for the October episode with an awesome guest and topic. Hosted by Josh Constantinou, featuring discussions with Conor Mullin (President of the JHS Board) about exciting JHS updates and community events, and special guests Christin Cullen (Chief Executive Officer of JHS Ontario) & Hannah Cook (Research Analyst at JHS Ontario) to discuss research that JHS Ontario has completed regarding the impact of criminal records on employment.

Monthly Podcast Episodes – August 20, 2024

We’re excited for another exciting monthly episode, hosted by Josh Constantinou, featuring discussions with Conor Mullin (President of the JHSPEI Board) and special guest Catherine Latimer (Executive Director of JHS Canada) to talk about exciting updates and events as well as JHS from a national perspective.

Monthly Podcast Episodes – July 12, 2024

We’re excited for our third monthly episode, hosted by Josh Constantinou, featuring discussions with Conor Mullin (President of the JHS Board) about exciting updates and events as well as a community spotlight segment with Danya O’Malley from PEI Family Violence Prevention Services.

Monthly Podcast Episodes – June 28, 2024

We’re excited for our second monthly episode, hosted by Josh Constantinou, featuring discussions with Conor Mullin (President of the JHS Board) to talk about exciting updates and events as well as a community spotlight segment with Brynn Devine from Blooming House.

Monthly Podcast Episodes – May 17, 2024

The JHS podcast is back! After so much fun and success during JHS Week in March, we’ve decided to create a monthly podcast. Today’s inaugural episode will be hosted by Josh Constantinou, featuring discussions with Conor Mullin (President of the JHS Board) about exciting updates and events as well as a community spotlight segment with Jody Sentner from Lifehouse.

Monthly Podcast Episodes – March 8, 2024

This episode will be hosted by Josh Constantinou from JHS, featuring discussions about Indigenous Services and housing with Chris Clay from the Native Council of PEI

Monthly Podcast Episodes – January 24, 2025

It’s a new year and the JHS podcast is back! We’re excited for another great episode with a fantastic guest to kick of the year. Hosted by Josh Constantinou, featuring discussions with Conor Mullin (President of the JHS Board) about JHS updates and community events, and special guest Shawn Fraser (Chief Executive Officer at JHS Saskatchewan) to speak about some of the innovative projects underway in Saskatchewan.

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.

2024 Point in Time (PiT) Count Report

In October of 2024, the John Howard Society of PEI led a Point in Time (PiT) Count locally on Prince Edward Island on behalf of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC).

JHSPEI 2023 – 2027 Strategic Plan

We envision a place where everyone contributes to a safe, healthy and just community.

2023/2024 Community Homelessness Report (CHR)

The Community Homelessness Report (CHR) is an annual Reaching Home reporting deliverable that supports communities to prevent and reduce homelessness using a more coordinated, systems-based and data-driven response.

JHSPEI 2023/2024 Annual Report

The past year has been one of significant growth and change for the John Howard Society of PEI (JHSPEI).

JHSPEI 2022/2023 Annual Report

We, on behalf of the staff and Board of Directors of the John Howard Society of Prince Edward Island (JHSPEI), are pleased to share recent achievements, milestones and projects on PEI over the past year in the areas.

2022/2023 Community Homelessness Report (CHR)

The Community Homelessness Report (CHR) is an annual Reaching Home reporting deliverable that supports communities to prevent and reduce homelessness using a more coordinated, systems-based and data-driven response.

JHSPEI 2021/2022 Annual Report

In Prince Edward Island, the John Howard Society of PEI is recognized as a major contributor in the provision of preventive and support services for persons who are at risk.

2021 Point-In-Time (PiT) Report

In April, Charlottetown & Summerside took part in a nationally coordinated effort, led by the Government of Canada’s Homelessness Partnering Strategy, to measure homelessness in Canada.

2018 Point-In-Time (PiT) Report

In April, Charlottetown & Summerside took part in a nationally coordinated effort, led by the Government of Canada’s Homelessness Partnering Strategy, to measure homelessness in Canada.
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