THUNDER BAY — The Ontario government is providing more than $8.3 million dollars through the Homelessness Prevention Program (HPP) to help create 66 transitional housing units in Thunder Bay that will support individuals experiencing or at-risk of homelessness.
The six locations receiving funding will provide onsite supports including counseling, life skills training, and help for addiction and mental health challenges:
- 212 Miles Street East: More than $3.8 million dollars will help create 16 transitional housing units.
- 401 Syndicate Avenue: $995,000 will help create 12 transitional housing units.
- 34 Machar Ave: $270,000 will help create 4 transitional housing units.
- 312 Red River Road: $990,000 will help create 6 transitional housing units.
- 100 – 108 Simpson Street: $250,000 will help create 4 transitional housing units.
- 110 – 116 Simpson Street: More than $2 million dollars will help create 24 transitional housing units.
“Our government has made the largest investment in homelessness prevention in Ontario’s history because every Ontarian deserves a home that meets their needs,” said Paul Calandra, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing. “Today, we continue to build on that investment to ensure our partners have the tools they need to get more community, affordable and supportive housing built across the province.”
Today’s announcement is part of the province’s Homelessness Prevention Program (HPP), which provides funding to Ontario’s 47 municipal service managers for affordable housing and support services for people experiencing or at-risk of homelessness.