Thanks to investments made by the federal and provincial governments, residents of Midland will have access to more transitional, supportive housing.
$3.6 million has been announced to help create a transitional housing project in the Town, which will create 32 units and provide wrap-around supports for families and individuals in Midland who are homeless or at risk of experiencing homelessness.
The new homes, located at 860 Yonge Street, will be operated by Shelter Now, a non-profit charity that supports individuals and families by providing housing, supports, connections, and opportunities in North Simcoe.
The planned development would provide a mix of bachelor, one-bedroom and two-bedroom units. Five of the units are expected to be fully accessible. Construction started on July 30, 2021, and the complex is expected to be completed and occupied by 2023.
Today, Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing and Jill Dunlop, MPP for Simcoe North,
announced $3.6 million through the Canada – Ontario Community Housing Initiative to help build a transitional housing complex in Midland. https://t.co/KqBvM1erLV pic.twitter.com/DJ62Y562zD— Ontario Housing (@housingON) February 18, 2022
The new housing complex is expected to have 32 units and provide supports for families and individuals who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. pic.twitter.com/RwvWtYCXQy
— Ontario Housing (@housingON) February 18, 2022