Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation (NLHC) has awarded its 2016 Scholarship awards to tenants currently pursuing post-secondary studies. Each scholarship is valued at $1,000.
“Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation is proud to award these scholarships. Education plays a vital role in the future success of Newfoundland and Labrador, and these scholarships are an example of our government’s support for students throughout the province. I offer my sincere congratulations to each of the winners, and I wish them all the best in their future studies.”
– The Honourable Sherry Gambin-Walsh, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development and Minister Responsible for Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation
The following are the 2016 NLHC Scholarship recipients:
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Adult Scholarship winners:
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is committed to providing quality, affordable housing which helps support strong communities and the health and well-being of children, families and seniors.
For more information on the NLHC Scholarship Program, please call 709-724-3003 or visit:https://www.nlhc.nl.ca/scholarship-program/ 
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Media contacts:
Jenny Bowring
Manager, Communications
Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation
709-724-3055
jmbowring@nlhc.nl.ca
Krista Dalton
Media Relations Manager
Department of Children, Seniors and Social Development
709-729-3768, 685-6492
KristaDalton@gov.nl.ca
The Honourable Sherry Gambin-Walsh, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development and Minister Responsible for Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation, is recognizing November 22 as National Housing Day. This day provides an opportunity to acknowledge the importance of affordable housing in communities nation-wide.
“We believe everyone has the right to access safe, affordable housing and agree Housing First is the best practice to end homelessness. The development of a provincial housing strategy is a key priority for our government and will be a focus in 2017.”
– The Honourable Sherry Gambin-Walsh, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development and Minister Responsible for Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation
The Provincial Government is currently working with federal, provincial and territorial colleagues to advance the development of a National Housing Strategy for Canada through a multi-lateral framework to be developed in 2017. The provincial housing strategy and the National Housing Strategy will complement and support each other.
Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation issued an Invitation for Proposals, recently allocating $5.7 million to develop new affordable rental housing for seniors throughout the province.
This initiative is funded through a $48.9 million federal, provincial Social Infrastructure Fund Agreement which doubles the current Investment in Affordable Housing Program funding over the next two years. The program supports affordable housing for seniors, victims of family violence and addresses repairs and renovation of existing social housing.
The Provincial Government is committed to improving the affordability and availability of housing options for those most at risk for homelessness. It will continue to work in partnership with all levels of government and community to find the best possible solutions to address this issue.
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Media contacts:
Erin Shea
Media Relations Manager
Department of Children, Seniors and Social Development
709-729-3768
erinshea@gov.nl.ca
Jenny Bowring
Manager of Corporate Communications
Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation
709-724-3055
jmbowring@nlhc.nl.ca
Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation (NLHC) has issued an Invitation for Proposals to the non-profit sector for the development of affordable rental housing for low-income senior households.
“The investment of $5.7 million allocated for this invitation for proposals will result in an estimated 45 new affordable non-profit housing units. Non-profit organizations have an extensive history of providing service in the community. They address a societal need not already being met, enabling citizens to positively affect the community in which they live.”
– The Honourable Sherry Gambin-Walsh, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development and Minister Responsible for Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation
The Affordable Rental Housing initiative is funded over the next two years through a $48.9 million Social Infrastructure Fund Agreement which doubles the current Investment in Affordable Housing Program funding between Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation and NLHC.
Successful proposals will be eligible for capital assistance in the form of a forgivable loan. The objective is to assist non-profit sector groups in creating affordable rental housing projects to benefit as many low income seniors’ households as possible.
The invitation for proposals will close January 31, 2017.
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Erin Shea
Media Relations Manager
Department of Children, Seniors and Social Development
709-729-3768, 725-4321
erinshea@gov.nl.ca
Jenny Bowring
Manager of Corporate Communications
Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation
709-724-3055
jmbowring@nlhc.nl.ca
The Governments of Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador, along with community partners, celebrated the ground-breaking for three new affordable homeownership units today in Conception Bay South.
Ken McDonald, Member of Parliament for Avalon, on behalf of the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development and Minister Responsible for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), along with the Honourable Sherry Gambin-Walsh, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development and Minister Responsible for Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation, made the announcement today.
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“Our government is dedicated to working in partnership with organizations like Habitat to build the sort of safe, appropriate, affordable housing necessary for healthy, sustainable communities. The investments in these new homes will make a real difference in the lives of three families, a place they can proudly call their own.”
– Ken McDonald, Member of Parliament for Avalon
“We are delighted to be here today to celebrate the ground breaking for three new Habitat for Humanity homes in Conception Bay South. These homes will provide more opportunities for families most in need to secure affordable, quality housing through home ownership.”
– Honourable Sherry Gambin-Walsh, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development and Minister Responsible for Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation
“Together with our community, Habitat for Humanity builds affordable homes that give families stability and independence to create a better life for themselves. We are pleased to be starting our newest build project, a triplex in Conception Bay South.”
– Sandra Whiffen, Executive Director, Habitat for Humanity Newfoundland and Labrador
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Danielle Tsimiklis
Public Affairs
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
902 426-7470
dtsimikl@cmhc-schl.gc.ca
Lesley Clarke
Media Relations Manager
709-729-3768
lesleyclarke@gov.nl.ca
Jenny Bowring
Manager of Corporate Communications
Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation
709-724-3055
jmbowring@nlhc.nl.ca