Canada has announced more than $17.8 million in funding to create a 10-unit transitional shelter for women and children fleeing domestic violence and to build a 60-unit rental housing project located at 213 Simmons Avenue. Stock ImageSUMMERSIDE, P.E.I. — The Government of Canada has announced an investment of more than $17.8 million to create housing in Summerside.
The investment includes $2.9 million through the National Housing Co-Investment Fund to create a 10-unit transitional shelter for women and children fleeing domestic violence.“We are pleased to be able to integrate the children and youth of the women we serve into our programming and to offer wrap around services to our residents,” said Boys and Girls Club of Summerside executive director Adam Binkley.
“The vision of LifeHouse is to improve the lives of the residents and children experiencing homelessness by providing sanctuary, support, education, tools, and resources that empower them to improve the quality of their lives on every level, achieve greater self-sufficiency, and build safe and secure lives.”
In addition, the federal government has also invested $14.9 million in a low-cost loan through the Rental Construction Financing Initiative to build a 60-unit rental housing project located at 213 Simmons Avenue.It has been our privilege to have the trust and support of our East Coast communities for the last 200 years. Our SaltWire team is always watching out for the place we call home.
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