The Honourable John G. Abbott, Minister of Housing, today announced a $1.3 million investment toward the creation of a new Transitional Housing Initiative in Gander.
This funding includes a one-time investment of $430,000 to allow the Central Residential Services Board to purchase a property on Airport Boulevard for the initiative, as well as approximately $859,000 in operational funding.
The program will provide up to 15 individuals with transitional housing beds and supports. The Central Residential Services Board will oversee the operations of the facility, hire staff and manage day-to-day operations. Those living on site will be connected with services such as mental health and addictions support, life skills development, and assistance with finding stable housing.
Transitional housing refers to temporary, supportive accommodation that is meant to bridge the gap from homelessness to permanent housing. It is designed as a more stable living arrangement than emergency shelter, and residents benefit from structure, supervision and available supports.
This initiative is the second transitional housing initiative undertaken in the province this year. The Transitional Supportive Living Initiative at 106 Airport Road in St. John’s currently has 33 residents, and two residents have already moved out of the facility into more stable housing.
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“I want to thank the Central Residential Services Board and other members of the Housing and Homelessness Hub for their willingness to collaborate on solutions to address homelessness in the Central Region. As a government, we are proud to provide financial support that will improve outcomes for our most vulnerable residents, providing them with support and services that help them transition from emergency shelter to secure housing.”
Honourable John G. Abbott
Minister of Housing
“As our province continues to address the need for transitional and supportive housing, we are very pleased that the vision of many community partners has been realized here in the District of Gander. The Housing and Homelessness Hub is to be commended for their tireless efforts to bring the need to the forefront and help achieve the change we are seeing today. This initiative will enhance lives and enrich our community.”
Honourable John Haggie
Minister of Municipal and Provincial Affairs and MHA for Gander
“Our Board wishes to express sincere appreciation to everyone who recognized the significant need for transitional and supportive housing in the Central Region. This achievement is a testament to what true partnerships can achieve. We are pleased to stand with our partners today to celebrate the purchase of this new home.”
Lori Moulton
Executive Director, Central Residential Services Board
“The Town of Gander is pleased to see this investment in the form of a transitional house in the community. This represents an important piece of a complex and multifaceted housing puzzle. We also recognize that there is much work to be done and we look forward to continued collaboration with all levels of government and community partners to meet this challenge.”
His Worship Percy Farwell
Mayor of Gander
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