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Full-time
Emergency Shelter
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The
Homelessness Partnering Initiative funding allowed continuous
operation of the emergency shelter throughout 2009.
Further funding through Trillium in 2010 has increased
the centre’s ability to provide shelter funding.
The shelter remained open past the winter season and is
endeavoring to operate full time despite a lack of core funding.
Fund raising continues. In addition an intern position
has been funded through Northern Ontario Heritage Fund
Corporation to develop a sustainability plan for the operation. |
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| 2. |
Eight
Single Room Occupancy Units
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In
2009, the Kenora Fellowship Centre submitted an unsuccessful
proposal to the federal Social Infrastructure fund for the
construction of 8 transitional units for those who have been
homeless. The
proposal awaits further funding opportunities. |
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| 3. |
Twenty
Single Room Occupancy Units
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No
come proponents have come forward yet.
The Kenora District Services Board must add 10 units to
their portfolio but these units may either be built or
subsidized within the region.
The KDSB’s regional housing consultation did confirm
Kenora’s “desperate need”. This
need has been taken to AMO by the municipality in 2008 and 2009.
In 2009, the Lake of the Woods Development Corporation
listed the alleviation of homelessness as a goal for the
community. |
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| 4. |
Ten
Single Dwelling Aboriginal Family Units
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FIMUR
through Ontario Aboriginal Housing Services has approved funding
for 10 affordable family housing units to Aamikkowiish NonProfit
Housing. This
proposal was put together in a community collaboration led by
Womens Place,
Saakaate House
,
Ontario
Native Women’s Association, and the Ontario Metis Association.
The $2.89 million dollar funding covers the Construction of
these permanent family units as well as 7 transitional units. |
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| 5. |
Municipal
Tax Discount/Credit and Utility Credit for Low-Income Seniors
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To
be addressed. |
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| 6. |
Two
Supportive Housing Units (Assistive Living for Seniors;
Transitional Units for Victims of Family Violence)
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In a
creative partnership,
Benedickson Court
and Pinecrest partnered to offer on site assistive services for
seniors within the housing complex.
With a varying fee schedule, residents can assess health
and assistive living services.
The
Kenora Affordable Housing working group’s successful proposal
through the Ontario Aboriginal Housing Support Services
Corporation also included 7 transitional units for women leaving
abusive partners. The project is moving forward. |
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| 7. |
Rent
Subsidization
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The
Ministry of Health has provided rent subsidization for 8
individuals experiencing mental health dysfunction. |
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| 8. |
Revolving
House Trust
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A
steering committee entered dialogue with Habitat for Humanity.
As a result, the Winnipeg Chapter is now discussing expansion
into
Northern Ontario. The committee is on hiatus until
jurisdiction is sorted.
Furthering
private home ownership, FIMUR have funded 6 homes to date
locally in this funding cycle.
It is hoped that the program will be renewed and that
more individuals will be sponsored for home purchases within
Kenora. |