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O U R I N F O318 Colborne Street East,Brantford, Ontario N3S 3M9+1 (519) 756-2209+1 (519) 756-1764brantfordnativehousing.comHours of Operation: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.OUR MANDATEBrantford Native HousingAre youexperiencinghomelessness orat-risk ofhomelessness?Feel free to reach outto our streetoutreach Team. Weare Here to Help.Brantford Native Housing (BNH) is a non-profitorganization founded in 1986, whose mainobjective is to provide safe, secure, andaffordable rental and transitional homes forStatus and Non-Status Indigenous communitymembers.At Brantford Native Housing, we pride ourselveson supporting our urban and rural Indigenouscommunity in the Brantford and Brant-Countyregion.B N H B U L L E T I NMarch 2024M A R C H 2 0 2 4 | I S S U E N O . 3Registered Charitable Number 102402393RR0001Spring Edition

2housed and unhoused clients include but are not limited to; CAS/OGD casesupport, ID & Tax clinics, vocational support, educational support, culturalhealing and teaching, elder support, cultural activities, case managementand community referrals, food provisions, healthcare attending support, lifeskills training, mental health services, outreach, transportation and manyother tailored services that our clients need to succeed.BNH MISSIONH O U S I N G & P R O G R A M M I N G S U P P O R TF R O M H O M E L E S S N E S S T O H O U S E DBNH works to get individuals off the streets and supportthem into housing. Our goal is to transition clientsalong our housing continuum and into safe and secureshelter or housing. Our knowledgeable staff workcollaboratively with clients to set their own goals basedon their individual journey that they would like tonavigate while searching for housing. At all our homes,we believe in meeting clients where they are at. Weknow that everyone’s healing journey is different andsuccess also looks different for every individual. BNHoffers various programs and services to our housedand unhoused clients. BNH’s top social services to ourHanding Out SuppliesJ O U R N E Y V A N I N A C T I O NEmbarking on a journey of community empowerment,Brantford Native Housing's Journey Van symbolizesresilience and connection. A beacon of hope, thismobile initiative brings essential services directly tothose in need, transcendingbarriers of distance andaccessibility. At BNH, weare proud to forge a pathtoward a brighter, moreequitable future for all.

3Special Thanks go out toTree Canada for fundingand supporting BNH on thisendeavour.BNH TENANT NEWSF A L L T O W I N T E R 2 0 2 3H O L I D A Y S P I R I TThis past December, Brantford NativeHousing put together 65 Holiday TenantHamper Baskets. We are grateful for ourgenerous donors, community and staff forfor delivering such an important initiative. Special Thanks go out toThe Shoebox Project fromBrantford-Haldimand-Norfolk County for generously donating 25gift boxes to our agency. L A N D S C A P E G R A N TBNH is delighted to announce that it hasbeen awarded a grant from Tree Canadathrough their Tremendous Communitystream. This funding will allow BNH toembark on an exciting project torevitalize the garden area at our Elder building. We plan to transform theoutdoor space by incorporating nativeplant species, creating a vibrant andsustainable environment for our Elderbuillding to enjoy.BNH Senior Facility

4HOUSING RESOURCE COMPUTER LABLocation: Brantford Public Library, 173Colborne St, Brantford, ON N3T 2G8Date: Every TuesdayTime: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. @brantfordnativehousing@brantfordnativehousingLocation: Woodland Cultural Centre - 184 Mohawk St,Brantford, ON N3S 2X2Dates coming up: March 28th, 2024 & May 30th, 2024Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Open to the Community - To Register Please Contact:Phone: 519-759-2650Email: frontdesk@woodlandculturalcentre.caBI-MONTHLY COMMUNITY SOCIALSUPCOMING BNH EVENTSF O L L O W O U R S O C I A L M E D I A T O K E E P U P T O D A T EWhen: Most Wednesdays Time: 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.Location: Brantford Native Housing - 318 Colborne Street, N3S 3M9Brantford Native Housing has been hosting workshops for the community every Wednesday. If you are interested in ourupcoming events, please check our Websites calendar and social mediato see our upcoming workshops and to register if you are interested. BNH COMMUNITY CULTURAL WORKSHOPSbrantfordnativehousing.com/events/

BNH- Beacon Brant NewsAs a For Indigenous By Indigenous Agency, wetake pride in our capacity to provide culturallyrelevant services to our clients. As BNHcontinues to evolve, we actively participate intraining and workshops to ensure our skillsremain current and aligned with communityneeds. This past winter, many BNH staffparticipated in an Ontario Federation ofFriendship Centres (OFIFC) Kanawayhitowin 101cultural competency training. During thistraining staff gained awareness in address theend of violence against Indigenous women bylearning signs of abuse in communities. Weexpress gratitude to our exceptional instructorsfor imparting invaluable knowledge to ouragency.Photo Credit: Kimberly de Jong, Beacon Brant BNH COMMUNITYKANAWAYHITOWIN ISA CREE WORD THATMEANS: ‘TAKING CAREOF EACH OTHER’SSPIRIT.’E X T R A ! E X T R A ! R E A D A L L A B O U T I T !BNH recently has a news article written about ouragency. If you would like to learn more about our hardworking efforts, please click the link below to read. 5

Supporting Brantford Native Housing meansempowering Indigenous communities inBrantford to thrive. With your generous donation,you're helping us provide safe and affordablehousing, vital support services, and opportunitiesfor growth. Join us in making a lasting impact onthe lives of Indigenous families and individuals.Donate today and be a part of building brighterfutures for our community.Scan here toDonate to BNH!DONATE & MAKE AN IMPACThttps://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/brantford-native-housing/Your Donations Help us...Fix our Units Build More HomesOutreach SupportConnect with our CommunityProgramming6