There’s more provincial funding coming for Bruce and Grey counties for supportive housing.
Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound Progressive Conservative MPP Rick Byers is touting the new funding for local governments, after the province put an additional $202-million into homelessness prevention and supportive housing in its budget.
Bruce County is seeing an increase of almost $600,000, now at $1.5 million, while Grey County is seeing an increase of $1.2 million, now at $3.2 million.
Byers says, “this investment will make a real impact to support housing providers that help vulnerable people either at risk or already experiencing homelessness in our community,”
Additionally, $11.5 million will be invested each year into the Indigenous Supportive Housing Program, which provides Indigenous-led, culturally appropriate long-term housing solutions and support services to Indigenous people in a state of at risk or are experiencing homelessness.
Bruce County Warden Chris Peabody says through strong partnerships and quality investment, the county is able to build a strong housing response system for vulnerable residents.
“Anyone that is homeless, or at risk of homelessness, is encouraged to contact local 211 services to secure a safe place to stay for the night, and learn about other services that may support residents in maintaining their current housing in Bruce County,” says Peabody.
Grey County Warden Brian Milne adds housing and homelessness prevention are a priority for Grey County, and this additional support for municipalities will help them work together to increase the supply of housing and tackle the homelessness crisis in Ontario.
