Posted: August 26, 2009 at 9:45 am | Tags: Alexander Reviews, Alliston, Anne Skeates, canada, ceremony, construction, Diane Finley, family, government, Helena, Honourable, Housing Market, Inc, Minister Responsible, Ontario, Place, project, shelter, Simcoe County, Sister, South Simcoe County, today, transition, violence
The Government of Canada and People in Transition (Alliston) Inc. held a ground-breaking ceremony today to celebrate the construction of five new second-stage housing units at “My Sister’s Place”, a shelter for women and children who are victims of family violence in Simcoe County.
The Honourable Helena Guergis, Minister of State (Status of Women) and Member of Parliament for Simcoe – Grey, on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development Canada and Minister Responsible for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation; Anne Skeates, Board Chairperson, People in Transition (Alliston) Inc., along with guests attended today’s ceremony.
“The Government of Canada is committed to making affordable housing available in Ontario and across Canada for those who need it most,” said Minister of State Guergis. “Through this investment, My Sister’s Place will provide safe and supportive housing to women and their children who are experiencing family violence.”
Through Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), the Government of Canada provided $520,000 to My Sister’s Place through the Shelter Enhancement Program (SEP) and SEED funding. The SEP program assists in repairing, rehabilitating and improving existing shelters for women and their children or youth who are victims of family violence. It also provides financial assistance for the acquisition or construction of new shelters and second-stage housing where needed. SEED funding offers financial assistance to housing proponents who are in the early stages of developing an affordable housing project.
The five units — one bachelorette and four one-bedroom apartments, will be built beside the existing emergency shelter in Alliston. Women and children currently staying at My Sister’s Place could move into this second-stage housing as part of their transition from the shelter. Second-stage housing is vital in helping women and children reclaim their lives and secure a brighter future.
“My Sister’s Place is very proud to be creating a second-stage housing project that is the only purpose-built building of its kind in South Simcoe County,” said Anne Skeates, Board Chairperson, People in Transition (Alliston) Inc. “The goal of this project is to provide ongoing and on site shelter for women who are recreating their lives in the wake of an abusive relationship.”
My Sister’s Place, operated by People in Transition (Alliston) Inc., provides emergency shelter services to abused women and their children who are fleeing violent and / or abusive relationships. More than 1,000 women and children are served annually.
Last fall, the Government of Canada committed more than $1.9 billion over the next five years to improve and build new affordable housing and to help the homeless. Canada’s
Economic Action Plan builds on this with an additional one-time investment of more than $2 billion over two years in new and existing social housing and lending of up to another $2 billion to municipalities for housing-related infrastructure.
Posted: August 26, 2009 at 9:36 am | Tags: Affordable, Assistance, canada, Cheryl Gallant, Diane Finley, government, Housing Market, Janice Visneckie, Linda Boucher, Minister Responsible, moishe alexander, Mortgage, MP Gallant, Renfrew County, RRAP
The Government of Canada officially opened an 18-unit affordable housing project today. Originally an old school, the new complex will provide affordable housing for low-income individuals and those with special needs in Pembroke.
The $1.17M conversion project has 10 units of affordable housing and eight accessible units for those with special needs.
Cheryl Gallant, Member of Parliament for Renfrew – Nipissing – Pembroke, on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development Canada and Minister Responsible for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC); Janice Visneckie, former Warden of Renfrew County; and project sponsors Aurel and Linda Boucher, along with guests and tenants officially opened the new facility on McKenzie Street.
“This Government is working hard to support Canadians during these challenging economic times,” said MP Gallant. “With these investments in Pembroke, we are making an important difference in the lives of some of our community’s most vulnerable citizens. Low-income individuals and those with special needs now have quality, affordable housing, while remaining close to their families and friends.”
The federal government provided $624,000 through Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation’s Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program (RRAP — Conversion) and RRAP Persons with Disabilities to renovate the school. RRAP — Persons with Disabilities funded the creation of eight accessible units for those with special needs. This program provides financial assistance for the creation of affordable housing for low-income households by the conversion of non-residential properties into affordable, self-contained rental housing units.
Last fall, the Government of Canada committed more than $1.9 billion over the next five years to improve and build new affordable housing and to help the homeless. Canada’s Economic Action Plan builds on this with an additional one-time investment of more than $2 billion over two years in new and existing social housing and lending of up to another $2 billion to municipalities for housing-related infrastructure.
Posted: August 26, 2009 at 9:16 am | Tags: Corporation, Development, Diane Finley, Donna Harpauer, Economic, government, Housing Market, Minister Responsible, Mortgage, MP Hoback, Prince Albert, Prince Albert MLA Darryl Hickie, Prince Albert Posted, Randy Hoback, Saskatchewan
Posted by Moishe Alexander
Low-income families in Prince Albert will soon have more affordable housing options as ground was broken today for a new 26-unit housing complex.
The announcement was made by Randy Hoback, Member of Parliament for Prince Albert, on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development Canada and Minister Responsible for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). The federal contribution comes through Canada’s Economic Action Plan, the government’s plan to stimulate the economy and create jobs during the global recession. The Economic Action Plan includes an additional $2 billion for new and existing social housing, plus $2 billion in loans to municipalities for housing-related infrastructure.
“The Government of Canada is committed to making affordable housing available in Saskatchewan and across Canada for those who need it most,” said MP Hoback. “Through this investment we are stimulating the local economy and creating jobs. We are also making an important difference in the lives of individuals and families in Prince Albert who are working towards building a stronger and better future for themselves.”
“Our government is committed to ensuring a better life for all Saskatchewan people,” Prince Albert MLA Darryl Hickie said, on behalf of the Honourable Donna Harpauer, Social Services Minister and Minister Responsible for Saskatchewan Housing Corporation. “This is an exciting development for Prince Albert citizens, and we are pleased to work together with the federal government and other community partners to help bring this project to fruition.”
The project will consist of the new construction of an 18-unit row housing building on one parcel of land and two four-plexes (eight units) on a separate parcel. Prince Albert Community Housing Society Inc. (PACH), a non-profit corporation, is developing the project.
The estimated total cost of the project is $4 million. PACH was approved for $2.8 million under the Rental Development Program, which is cost-shared equally by the federal and provincial governments. This represents 70 per cent of the total cost. The remaining funds will be provided by PACH in the form of mortgage/investment financing and owner’s equity.