$3 million in joint funding will support the development of a new transitional habitat for women and children fleeing domestic violence In the city of Kawartha Lakes.
Kawartha Lakes Women’s Resource is converting a small church on Logie Street Lindsay In six apartments for women and their children. The construction is set to be completed by the end of September 2023.
The combined funding, announced Thursday morning, includes $1.4 million from the Government of Canada through the National Housing Co-Investment Fund. Women’s Resources of the Kawartha Lakes is providing $1.5 million in land and cash equity through “Open the Door” $500,000 capital campaign, that has raised over $179,000 as of January 12 Kawartha City of Lakes Providing assistance with municipal fees for the construction of transitional apartment units.
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“We are very excited to be able to provide safe, affordable second stage housing to women and their children who have experienced gender-based violence,” said Jane Chapman, board chair of Kawartha Lakes Women’s Resources.
The new Logie Street property will replace the former Amy’s Phase II housing in Fenelon Falls, which was sold by Women’s Resources in 2021 after 19 years of operation. Chapman says there were challenges in Fenelon Falls with access to transportation, social service programs, medical services, education and employment.
“For many years we provided this support at Amy’s Next Step Housing in Fenelon Falls, but the feedback from the women was that they needed more centrally located housing with access to resources. The new Logie Street location is ideally located and will provide rent-based accommodation for six women and their children for a period of two years. We couldn’t do this without the generous support of CMHC and our community, the City of Kawartha Lakes,
Michelle Corley, human services manager of housing for the City of Kawartha Lakes, says the municipality recognizes the need for housing as an “essential resource” to assist vulnerable women and children.
“It is fantastic to see this important initiative supported at various levels of government,” she said.
Ahmed Hussain, the federal minister for housing and diversity and inclusion, says everyone deserves a “safe and affordable” place to call home.
“Creating a safe and supportive environment where mothers and babies can heal and thrive is essential,” Hussain said.
“That is why our government is providing funding to build and operate six new transitional housing units in the Kawartha Lakes – in addition to many others we have funded across Canada. will serve as a sanctuary for their children and provide them with an opportunity to rebuild lives and achieve independence with access to vital support services.This is our Government’s National Housing Strategy working.
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