GUELPH,
ON, Sept. 28, 2022 /CNW/ - Today,
Lloyd Longfield, Member of
Parliament for Guelph, on behalf
of the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Housing and Diversity
and Inclusion, alongside David
Anderson, County Social Services Committee Chair,
Cam Guthrie, Mayor of Guelph, Daria
Allan-Ebron, CEO of Kindle Communities Organization,
Glenna Banda, Executive Director of
United Way Guelph-Wellington-Dufferin, and Chris Willard,
Executive Director of Guelph Community Foundation announced a
combined investment of over $7
million for the construction of new supportive housing in
Guelph.
The Government of Canada is
investing over $2.5 million through
the National Housing Co-Investment Fund (NHCF). Additionally,
Wellington County and the City of
Guelph are providing a grant of over $2 million, and United Way
Guelph-Wellington-Dufferin is investing $2
million to the project.
Located at 10 Shelldale Crescent and owned operated by Kindle
Communities, the project will provide 32 units of housing for
people currently experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity.
The building will offer 24/7 on-site wrap-around staff support and
services to residents. Construction of the building is expected to
be completed by Spring 2023.
Quotes:
"Every Canadian deserves a safe place they can turn to in
difficult times. Through the National Housing Co-Investment Fund,
our government is investing in affordable housing here in
Guelph and across Canada to improve the quality of life for
those who need it most. Thanks to today's announcement, people
experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity in
Guelph now have access to
affordable housing that will help them get back on their feet while
accessing critical support services. This is the National Housing
Strategy at work." – The Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister
of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion
"Our Government is dedicated to helping those in need, which is
why we are proud to have invested in this project, offering
families and people in crisis safe and affordable housing in
Guelph. When people have a secure
and stable home, they gain the confidence they need to succeed and
fulfill their potential." – Lloyd Longfield, Member of Parliament for
Guelph
"The County of Wellington is
committed to ending homelessness in Guelph-Wellington," said County of Wellington Warden,
Kelly Linton. "We are incredibly
fortunate to be working with strong partners federally,
provincially and locally to create 32 units of housing for people
currently at risk of or experiencing chronic
homelessness."-Kelly Linton,
Warden, Wellington County
"This is a huge moment for Guelph. It's a moment that was made possible
by collaboration and partnership between all levels of government,
private business, not for profit organizations, and community
fundraising. Together, we're building not just housing, but a
community where everyone is supported and everyone belongs." –
Cam Guthrie, Mayor, City of Guelph
"This announcement is amazing and reinforces the urgency of this
issue in our community. We know that permanent supportive housing
is an essential strategy to address homelessness, and we are
confident that with this investment and the support of generous
community members, businesses and groups supporting the Home for
Good campaign, we can solve chronic homelessness in Guelph and Wellington County."–Glenna Banda, Executive Director, United Way
Guelph-Wellington-Dufferin
"This project is an incredible example of the collective impact
we can make when diverse community partners work together. We are
thrilled to work with healthcare providers, a private local
company, and our government partners at all levels to create
supported homes for 32 Guelph community members" –
Daria Allan-Ebron, CEO, Kindle
Communities Organization –
Quick facts:
- The National Housing Co-Investment Fund (NHCF) is a
program under the National Housing Strategy (NHS) that gives
priority to projects that help people who need it most, including
women and children fleeing family violence, seniors, Indigenous
peoples, people living with disabilities, those with mental health
or addiction issues, veterans, and young adults.
- With a budget of $13.2 billion,
the NHCF plans to:
-
- Create up to 60,000 new homes
- Repair up to 240,000 homes
- Create or repair at least 4,000 shelter spaces for victims of
family violence
- Create at least 7,000 new homes for seniors
- Create at least 2,400 new homes for people with developmental
disabilities
- Budget 2022 proposes to advance $2.9
billion in funding under the NHCF to accelerate the creation
of up to 4,300 new units and the repair of up to 17,800 units.
- The Government of Canada's
National Housing Strategy (NHS) is an ambitious, 10-year plan that
will invest over $72 billion to give
more Canadians a place to call home.
- Reaching Home: Canada's
Homelessness Strategy is a community-based program aimed at
preventing and reducing homelessness across Canada. This program provides funding directly
to urban, Indigenous, territorial, rural and remote communities to
help them address their local homelessness needs.
- Reaching Home supports the goals of the National Housing
Strategy, in particular, to support the most vulnerable Canadians
in maintaining safe, stable and affordable housing and to reduce
chronic homelessness by 50% by 2027-28.
Related links:
- As Canada's authority on
housing, CMHC contributes to the stability of the housing market
and financial system, provides support for Canadians in housing
needs, and offers unbiased housing research and advice to all
levels of the Canadian government, consumers and the housing
industry. CMHC's aim is that by 2030, everyone in Canada has a home they can afford and that
meets their needs. For more information, please visit cmhc.ca or
follow us on Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and
Facebook.
- To find out more about the National Housing Strategy, visit:
www.placetocallhome.ca
- Check out the National Housing Strategy Housing Funding
Initiatives Map to see affordable housing projects that have been
developed across Canada.
SOURCE Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation