homelessness

DERA Housing Society was established in 1979 to address the issue of scarce and inadequate housing in our neighbourhood where most residents, including single mothers and seniors, live in substandard hotel rooms.

Since its inception, DERA Housing Society has developed 562 non-market suites in the Downtown Eastside. Our philosophy posits that homelessness and poverty are inextricably bounded.

DERA has persistently lobbied all levels of government and its agencies to alleviate the substandard conditions that are home to most of our residents, their children and grandparents.

DERA relocators assist in finding housing, counseling and clothing for those in emergency situations resulting from:

• fire
• building closures for health and safety reasons
• evictions
• homelessness

If you require assistance, please call 604.682.0931 ext. 110 or 111