Welcome to Grandmother's House; Owned and Operated by Aboriginals

Charlottetown, PE (902)367-3339

Grandmother’s House - Background Information The Native Council of Prince Edward Island submitted a proposal to purchase a housing unit in the Charlottetown area to support and provide Emergency/Transitional Shelter to Aboriginal and non Aboriginal Women whom found themselves in a situation of homelessness. This proposal was approved and Grandmother’s House was established in January 2004 with assistance from Canada Mortgage and Housing, Native Council of Prince Edward Island and the major sponsor of the establishment was funding from the National Homelessness Initiative – under the guidelines of Supporting Communities Partnership Initiative (SCPI).

Grandmother’s House was named because – “Everyone feels safe at their grandmothers house”. Grandmother’s House has a maximum capacity of 6 residents with the capacity of having children share a room with their mother.

The purpose of Grandmother’s House is to provide a safe, nurturing environment as a short-term residence for women and/or women with children whom find themselves in a homeless situation, residents will receive individualized attention that empowers them to take control of their lives and to plan for their future. Grandmother’s House creates a holistic approach to service delivery ensuring the betterment of the lives of those who utilize the facility.

Grandmother’s House provides and assists residence in the following areas;
▸ Crisis Intervention
▸ Life skills coaching to improve living skills & building self-esteem
▸ Cultural Addiction Counseling available
▸ Some employment & training available
▸ Outreach support
▸ Cooperative living
▸ Assistance in obtaining affordable & suitable housing
▸ Information and referrals
▸ Advocacy
▸ Goal setting
▸ Safety

Basic Shelter Guidelines:
▸ Our premises are alcohol and drug free
▸ Residents are responsible for purchasing their own groceries
▸ Bedrooms are to be kept clean and tidy
▸ Laundry Facilities are available
▸ Residents respect the rights of others using the facility

A Self Help Manual/Resource Reference Guide was recently researched and written by NCPEI to assist the women who utilize Grandmother's House. To download an electronic copy of the manual, please click here.  For a hard copy of the manual, please call Grandmother's House. This manual was made possible through a joint partnership between NCPEI and the Government of Canada's Homelessness Partnership Initiative. 

Grandmother’s House in currently funded in part by:

Native Council of Prince Edward Island

Status of Women

Government of Canada's Homelessness Partnership Initiative

City of Charlottetown

Murphy’s Pharmacy (Provides women’s basic needs items)

The Women's Shelter operates on a non-profit basis. Rates are subject to change due to rising cost.

The NCPEI Women's Shelter & Staff are there to serve you.