PETERBOROUGH-The Ontario authorities is offering $377,641 to assist create two supportive housing models in Peterborough that may assist folks experiencing homelessness.
Situated at 1545 Monaghan Highway, The Mount is a structurally lovely, former convent that has been transformed to offer three small scale housing initiatives. The constructing is accessible with ramps, elevators, and extensive hallways, in addition to house for storing and charging electrical wheelchairs and scooters.
“Heartfelt thanks to everyone at the Mount Community Centre, which deserves recognition for their efforts to repurpose land in the central area of the city, developing housing and providing programming and support. These new housing units are desperately needed in the city. We extend our gratitude to the Province of Ontario for supporting such initiatives as our community works to address the housing crisis.” stated Alex Bierk
Councillor for Ward 3, Peterborough, Group Providers, Portfolio Chair
The funding was introduced by Rob Flack, Affiliate Minister of Housing and Dave Smith, Member of Provincial Parliament for Peterborough – Kawartha.
“These homes will make a real difference in the lives of people experiencing homelessness, and I’m proud that our government is supporting projects like these all across the province,” stated Rob Flack, Affiliate Minister of Housing. “The Mount is another great example of innovative solutions to build more housing of all kinds. We’ll keep working with our partners to achieve our goal to build at least 1.5 million homes by 2031 to ensure all Ontarians can find a place to call home.”
Residents will probably be near neighborhood sources, together with transit, grocery shops, colleges, and employment alternatives, in addition to assist applications on web site.
Right now’s announcement is a part of the province’s Social Providers Reduction Fund to assist municipal service managers and Indigenous program directors create longer-term housing options and assist susceptible folks in Ontario, together with those that are homeless or at-risk of homelessness.
The Metropolis of Peterborough has been allotted over $8.8 million by means of all phases of the Social Providers Reduction Fund to ship essential providers resembling shelters, meals banks and emergency providers.
“Our government made a commitment to the people of Ontario to get the full spectrum of housing built, and that includes accessible and affordable housing. Today’s announcement ensures that individuals and families in our community will have additional access to affordable housing in a safe and supportive environment. The Mount has been instrumental in their vision for building stronger communities.” stated Dave Smith
Member of Provincial Parliament for Peterborough – Kawartha
