Exploring Social Enterprise for Women Experiencing Homelessness
First Nations, Inuit and Métis women are disproportionately represented among the homeless population in Yellowknife, and discrimination remains a key barrier to both employment and housing. The Yellowknife Women’s Society is buying a hotel that will be converted into housing for women transitioning out of homelessness. Given that this new space offers business development opportunities, the grant will be used for market research and business plan preparation for potential investment. These social enterprises will employ women who are exiting homelessness, offering access to work experience and professional networks needed to succeed in the labour market.
Grant amount: $50,000
