Emergency Accommodation Program

About the Program

SNIWWOC is excited to launch our Emergency Accommodation Program, offering short-term emergency housing support to community members experiencing crisis and in need of a safe place to stay.

Through partnerships with hotels across Vancouver Island & the Lower Mainland, SNIWWOC aims to provide temporary accommodation for eligible community members who may be experiencing an unsafe living situation or another emergency circumstance.

This program is intended to provide short-term support while individuals navigate their immediate circumstances and explore next steps.

Limited accommodation availability. All stays are subject to eligibility, hotel availability, and program capacity.

Eligibility

This program is designed to support Indigenous women, women of colour, and their children and families who are experiencing financial hardship or an emergency situation requiring temporary accommodation.

To be eligible, you must:

  • Identify as an Indigenous woman or woman of colour, including transgender, non-binary, and Two-Spirit community members.

  • Be experiencing an emergency situation requiring short-term accommodation.

  • Meet the program's eligibility requirements.

  • Be able to provide the information needed to coordinate an accommodation request.

Steps to Apply

  1. Complete the Emergency Hotel Stay application form.

  2. A member of the SNIWWOC team will review your application.

  3. Our team will contact you using your preferred safe method of communication to discuss your request and next steps.

  4. If approved and accommodation is available, SNIWWOC will coordinate a hotel booking.

  5. Receive confirmation of your accommodation arrangements.

Important Information

  • This program provides short-term emergency hotel stays for a limited number of nights.

  • Accommodation is subject to availability and program capacity.

  • Submitting an application does not guarantee accommodation.

  • Applicants may be contacted for additional information before a decision is made.

  • SNIWWOC cannot guarantee accommodation in a specific city or hotel.

Apply for Emergency Hotel Accommodation

If you are seeking short-term emergency accommodation and believe you may be eligible, please complete the application form below.

Click here to apply

Please provide a safe phone number or email address and indicate whether it is safe for our team to contact you using the information provided.

Important: This application form is not monitored as an emergency response service. If you are in immediate danger, contact 911 or seek immediate assistance through local emergency services.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many nights of accommodation can SNIWWOC provide?

The program provides short-term hotel accommodation for a limited number of nights, depending on availability and individual circumstances.

Can I choose which city I stay in?

Applicants can indicate their preferred accommodation location on the application form. Placements are subject to hotel availability and program capacity.

Does submitting an application guarantee a hotel stay?

No. Applications are reviewed based on eligibility, individual circumstances, and available accommodation.

How will I know if my application has been approved?

A member of the SNIWWOC team will contact you using your preferred safe contact method to discuss your application and any available next steps.

Can I apply if I have children or dependants?

Yes; you can indicate how many children or dependants will be accompanying you in your application so that accommodation needs can be considered.