YORKTON, SK, May 23, 2024 /CNW/ - The federal and provincial
governments provided $65,000 to build
a new Habitat for Humanity home in Yorkton family home in Yorkton
The announcement was made today at the Habitat project located
at 221 Betts Avenue, where construction is just beginning on this
four-bedroom bungalow. Once completed a Yorkton family with five children will make it
their home.
The future homeowners will also give back to Habitat for
Humanity with 500 volunteer hours
Funding for this project is as follows:
- $65,000 of joint funding through
the Canada-Saskatchewan Bilateral Agreement under the National
Housing Strategy (NHS)
- $50,000 from Lakeview
Insurance
- An in-kind donation from RH Electric of Yorkton
Quotes:
"Working with our partners in every province is crucial in
addressing the critical housing needs across Canada. We are committed to ensuring that
Canadians have access to safe, affordable housing. Today's
announcement is just one example of how we are making this happen
through strong partnerships and collaboration. I wish this family
all the best on their new journey as homeowners." – The
Honourable Dan Vandal, Member of Parliament for Saint Boniface – Saint Vital, Manitoba and Minister responsible
for Prairies Economic Development Canada, Canadian Northern
Economic Development Agency and Northern Affairs, on behalf
of The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing,
Infrastructure and Communities
"We are always pleased to be part of Habitat for Humanity's work
helping Saskatchewan families
realize their dreams for homeownership. Developing safe and
affordable housing in Saskatchewan
benefits everyone – the families who will call it home, their
neighbours and the communities they live in. Through the work
of the Saskatchewan Housing Corporation, our government continues
to support Saskatchewan people and
families in greatest housing need." – The Honourable Gene
Makowsky, Minister of Social Services and Minister Responsible for
Saskatchewan Housing Corporation (SHC)
"We are so proud to be starting our 10th build right here in
Yorkton. Our dedicated team of
volunteers truly loves what we do, and we work hard to help
families in our community. This exciting 10th build is such a
milestone for our Chapter, and we can't wait to continue the work
we do for years to come." – Sylvia
Henheffer, Co-Chair Habitat Saskatchewan Yorkton
Chapter.
Quick facts:
- Canada's National Housing
Strategy (NHS) is a 10-year, $82-plus billion plan that will give more
Canadians a place to call home.
- NHS is built on strong partnerships between the federal,
provincial, and territorial governments, and continuous engagement
with municipalities, Indigenous governments and organizations, and
the social and private housing sectors. It was created after
consultations with Canadians all walks of life, including those who
have experienced housing need.
- All NHS investments from delivered by the federal, provincial,
and territorial governments will respect the key principles of NHS
that support partnerships, people, and communities.
- In 2019, the Government of Canada and the Government of Saskatchewan entered into an agreement through
the National Housing Strategy. The Canada-Saskatchewan Bilateral
Agreement will invest $585 million
over 10 years and is cost-shared between the federal and provincial
governments.
- In November 2019, the Government
of Saskatchewan released
Saskatchewan's Growth Plan: the
Next Decade of Growth 2020-2030, which sets out the Government's
vision for a province of 1.4 million people by 2030. The Plan
identifies principles, goals and actions to ensure Saskatchewan is capturing the opportunities
and meeting the challenges of a growing province. To learn more,
visit www.saskatchewan.ca.
- Habitat for Humanity Saskatchewan is a local nonprofit housing
organization with a vision where everyone has a safe and decent
place to live. Since 2009, Habitat for Humanity has completed over
200 homes in 14 communities across Saskatchewan.
- To find out more about Habitat for Humanity Saskatchewan,
please visit: habitatsaskatchewan.ca)
Additional Information:
- Visit Canada.ca/housing for the most requested
Government of Canada housing
information.
- CMHC contributes to the stability of the housing market and
financial system, provides support for Canadians in housing need,
and offers unbiased housing research and advice to all levels of
Canadian government, consumers and the housing industry. CMHC's aim
is that everyone in Canada has a
home they can afford and that meets their needs. For more
information, follow us
on Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and Facebook.
- To find out more about the National Housing Strategy, please
visit www.placetocallhome.ca.
SOURCE Government of Canada