The Slaight Family Foundation’s transformational gift allows MAP and the United Way Greater Toronto to launch the Slaight Family Housing Lab that will use an evidence-based approach to move people off the streets and into supportive housing. Dr. Stephen Hwang, MAP director and scientist, spoke with The Canadian Press about the launch.

“If we’re going to invest more funds, we need to invest them in long-term solutions, not in short-term Band-Aids,” he said. “That’s why this ($25 million) gift is so wonderful because it’s doing both of those things. It’s addressing urgent needs but it’s also creating long-term solutions.”