Ontario is partnering with municipalities across the province to provide more supportive housing and other services for those in need, to reduce poverty and end chronic homelessness.Peter Milczyn, Minister of Housing and Minister Responsible for the Poverty Reduction Strategy, was in Toronto today to announce that the province is investing in local, innovative approaches to get people experiencing chronic homelessness into housing and provide them with the support they need to stay there. The City of Toronto is receiving $90 million over three years.
“Our goal is to end chronic homelessness by 2025, and we’ll only reach it by making smart investments in what works and leveraging lessons learned into meaningful action across the province. By supporting the innovative work of Ontario’s municipalities we will end chronic homelessness, substantially reduce poverty, and deliver a brighter future for every person who calls our province home.” said, Peter Milczyn, Minister of Housing and Minister Responsible for the Poverty Reduction Strategy
The partnership between the province and municipalities will help those most in need find stable housing and gain access to crucial support services, such as counselling, addictions services and life skills training, while furthering Ontario’s goal of ending chronic homelessness by 2025. In Toronto, the investment is expected to assist over 1,880 households.
“WoodGreen’s supportive housing combines safe, affordable housing with access to a full basket of critical social services, giving people the wrap-around support they require to achieve success. That type of holistic approach is what provides a sustainable path out of poverty.” said Anne Babcock, President & CEO WoodGreen Community Services
