Media Release Dated April 8, 2022 - New Supportive Housing Apartments Opening in May
An eight-unit residence for people in need of housing, mental health and addictions support was announced today along with new provincial funding.
“Through the Social Services Relief Fund (SSRF) almost $1.6-million has been provided from the provincial government to take a former church and repurpose it into eight bachelor apartments,” said Counties Joint Services Committee Chair Corinna Smith-Gatcke, Mayor of Leeds and the Thousand Islands.
“The Joint Services Committee and Counties staff have been working hard at developing innovative solutions to the housing crisis and homelessness,” said Warden Roger Haley.
“These solutions require partnerships between all levels of government and local community agencies. Today’s showcase is an excellent example of how local solutions that are provincially supported can make a difference,” the Warden said.
Media inquiries:
Alison Tutak, Director of Community and Social Services
United Counties of Leeds and Grenville
25 Central Avenue West, Brockville
ON, K6V 4R9
613-342-3840, ext. 2305 or alison.tutak@uclg.on.ca
Zoe Knowles, Director of Communications,
Office of the Hon. Steve Clark
Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing
437-335-6174 or Zoe.Knowles@ontario.ca
Erin Merkley, Constituency Assistant
Erin.merkley@pc.ola.org
MEDIA RELEASE DATED APRIL 8 2022 - REMSign up to our Newsletter
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