Kitchener – The Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario are providing over $1.4 million to support the creation of 43 new affordable housing units in Kitchener by converting the former St. Mark’s Lutheran Church into new supportive housing for lower-income households. This investment was made possible thanks to the Ontario Priorities Housing Initiative (OPHI); an initiative of the Canada-Ontario Bilateral Agreement under the National Housing Strategy.
Now known as St. Mark’s Place, this project is located at 825 King Street West and includes 24 one-bedroom units and 19 studios. Amenities in this new facility include a laundry room, a tenant common room, a community kitchen, gathering areas, and a multi-use community space. This supportive housing project is serving tenants with higher acuity needs who were previously experiencing homelessness, therefore health services and addictions support will also be available on site.
Construction of the project is expected to be completed by Fall 2023. “St. Mark’s Place helps create more safe and affordable housing in the Kitchener community. By contributing to projects like this one, our government is helping Canadians get the support they need to build a home and a life in their community.” – Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities