Eight new housing units for homeless population opening in Charlottetown
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CHARLOTTETOWN, P.E.I. — The P.E.I. authorities is opening eight new housing models in Charlottetown in an effort to fight homelessness within the space.
The brand new models purpose to supply a protected, safe and supportive setting for homeless individuals and people who are susceptible to homelessness, the province stated.
The brand new housing gives a step between homelessness and everlasting housing, with particular person help to assist residents keep their lodging.
Shoppers within the models are anticipated to reside independently. The provincial authorities is partnering with the John Howard Society to supply case administration companies to shoppers.
The brand new models will add to the present 18-unit supportive housing at Smith Lodge. One other 13 models had been introduced in fall 2022 and are at the moment being designed.
The provincial authorities can also be partnering with the BCG Prince County by way of LifeHouse, so as to add 10 transitional housing models for girls and their kids in Summerside.
John Howard Society president Conor Mullin stated the group is proud to be concerned within the challenge.
“We sit up for further alternatives to accomplice with the province to help Islanders,” stated Mullin.
