Programs and initiatives to equitably provide for basic needs of the entire community.

We are working towards

• Fewer households spending more than 30% of their income on shelter
• Narrowing the income gap between the richest and poorest citizens
• More programs and projects that address low-income citizens

Safe, secure, decent housing is a basic need. Along with meeting that need, poverty reduction helps individuals and families reduce the potential for repeated crises, enabling them to resume their accustomed roles as workers, business people, and family members in the community.

Our Progress

The City of Whitehorse has been making progress towards the goal of social equity. The City collaborated on the 2017 project Safe at Home: A Community-based Action Plan to End and Prevent Homelessness. The plan identifies actions to reduce homelessness through expanded housing options, access to programs, community support, and improved data. The Downtown Plan builds on this theme and recommends a collaborative working group to foster social wellness and inclusion.