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City of Ottawa Solicits Community Co-Lead for Unsheltered Homeless Street Outreach Program

The City of Ottawa is launching a procurement to select a community agency as a 'Community Co-Lead' for a new street outreach program targeting unsheltered homelessness in Ottawa, Ontario. - Government Buyer: - City of Ottawa, Housing and Homelessness Services - Products/Services Requested: - Service-based procurement: Community Co-Lead partnership for street outreach - Focus on operationalizing the Unsheltered Homelessness Outreach Model (UHOM) - Outreach to individuals sleeping rough, living in encampments, or disconnected from the homelessness service system - Facilitate connections to health, social services, and housing solutions - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Applicants must be qualified community agencies - Must partner as a co-lead and provide effective outreach for unsheltered homeless populations - Proposals require agency details and completed application forms - No OEMs or specific vendors are mentioned, as this is a service-based opportunity - All communications directed to the City of Ottawa's designated contact

Description

The City of Ottawa is seeking qualified community agencies to partner as a "Community Co-Lead" to implement a new street outreach program addressing the needs of individuals experiencing unsheltered homelessness. The program aims to connect these individuals, who are sleeping rough or living in encampments, to health, social services, and housing solutions. Proposals must be submitted by May 6, 2026, and should include agency details and completed application forms. This initiative aligns with the Unsheltered Homelessness Outreach Model approved by City Council.

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