The Governments of Newfoundland and Labrador and Canada celebrated two new Habitat for Humanity homes today for families in Corner Brook. The three-bedroom homes are the result of a $170,000 contribution through the 2014-2019 Investment in Affordable Housing (IAH) Agreement.
The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, along with Gudie Hutchings, Member of Parliament for Long Range Mountains, on behalf of the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development and Minister Responsible for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) made the announcement. They were joined at the event by the Honourable Lisa Dempster, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development and Minister Responsible for the Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation, and the Honourable Eddie Joyce, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Environment and MHA for Humber – Bay of Islands.
Those attending the announcement celebrated with the Bellows and Quehe families at a home dedication ceremony. Both families have been living in their new homes since summer 2017.
By the end of 2017, the Federal and Provincial Governments will have contributed over $2 million in funding to Habitat Newfoundland and Labrador through IAH, and created 30 homes for people with low-to-moderate incomes throughout the province.
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“For 23 years, the Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation has been a proud Habitat for Humanity partner, providing access to safe and affordable housing to those in need. Today, we are very happy to join them in celebrating with the Bellows and Quehe families whose dreams of homeownership have become realities.”
Honourable Dwight Ball
Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador
“We recognize that by working together with community partners, such as Habitat for Humanity, we can continue to increase affordable housing options, improve services and build stronger futures for families and communities. I am delighted that these families can now enjoy the pride of home ownership.”
Honourable Lisa Dempster
Minister Responsible for Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation
“Our government is dedicated to working in partnership with organizations like Habitat for Humanity to build the sort of safe, appropriate, affordable housing necessary for healthy, sustainable communities. The investments in these new homes will make a real difference in the lives of two families, a place they can proudly call their own.”
Gudie Hutchings
Member of Parliament for Long Range Mountains
“This is an exciting day as we celebrate with these two families their ownership of two new Habitat for Humanity homes. Our community has come together to help provide this dream and I thank all the volunteers and donors for helping to make this a reality for them.”
Honourable Eddie Joyce
Minister of Municipal Affairs and Environment and MHA for Humber – Bay of Islands
“Today, we are acknowledging the active role these families have played in building strength, stability and security for their families. Habitat for Humanity’s Affordable Homeownership Program is made possible through the generosity of our volunteers and donors. Their time, energy and financial support have started two more families on the road to meaningful and lasting change for them and future generations.”
Miranda Gosse
Board Chair, Habitat for Humanity Newfoundland and Labrador
“Habitat is amazing! It allowed me to really know what I can achieve, and has given me and my girls a place to call home, a place to build memories and a future. Thank you for this great opportunity.”
The Bellows family
“Habitat is an amazing organization. It has provided our family with the opportunity to own our own home. For us, that is the world. We have stability, peace of mind and, most importantly, a place to raise our family. Thank you, Habitat.”
The Quehe family
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Michelle Cannizzaro
Office of the Premier
709-729-3960
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Jenny Bowring
Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation
709-724-3055
jmbowring@nlhc.nl.ca
Natalie Chavarie
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
902-426-4262
nchavari@cmhc-schl.gc.ca
Émilie Gauduchon
Press Secretary, Office of Minister Duclos
819-654-5546
Emilie.Gauduchon@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca
Sandra Whiffen
Executive Director
Habitat for Humanity Newfoundland and Labrador
709-753-9076, 709-753-9380
swhiffen@habitatnl.ca
Kristina George
Government Members Office
709-729-5036
kristinageorge@gov.nl.ca
An official groundbreaking was held today for a new affordable housing complex to be constructed in Clarenville.
The Honourable Judy Foote, Minister of Public Services and Procurement and Member of Parliament for Bonavista-Burin-Trinity, on behalf of the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development and Minister Responsible for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), along with Colin Holloway, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Environment and MHA for Terra Nova, on behalf of the Honourable Lisa Dempster, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development and Minister Responsible for Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation, made the announcement today.
The federal and provincial governments will contribute $1.25 million to New Life Christian Centre Inc., the local non-profit who will lead the development of this project. Once completed, the development will consist of 10 two-bedroom units designed to accommodate persons with complex needs.
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“Safe, stable and affordable housing is fundamental to the social and economic well-being of individuals, families and communities throughout Newfoundland and Labrador. Investments in housing involve working together with community partners and all levels of government. I am proud of our successful partnerships and the ability to deliver stable housing, which not only provides positive change in people’s lives, but contributes to their overall well-being.”
Honourable Lisa Dempster
Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development and Minister Responsible for Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation
“The peace of mind that comes with having a secure and stable home is invaluable. This is why our government is glad to be involved in the creation of these 10 new units which will provide families and individuals with complex needs in Clarenville with affordable and quality housing while supporting the local economy.”
Honourable Judy Foote
Minister of Public Services and Procurement and Member of Parliament for Bonavista-Burin-Trinity
“Research shows that healthy communities offer a range of housing options for its residents, especially for individuals with complex mental health needs. Today, as a community, and in partnerships with the Town of Clarenville and the New Christian Life Church, we are taking steps to advance this vision. I wish to commend everyone involved in making this project a success and I look forward to the day when these buildings are new homes for some of the most vulnerable individuals in the community”.
Colin Holloway
MHA for Terra Nova
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Krista Dalton
Children, Seniors and Social Development
709-729-3768, 685-6492
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Jenny Bowring
Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation
709-724-3055
jmbowring@nlhc.nl.ca
Joanne Freeman
Constituency Assistant for
Colin Holloway, MHA for Terra Nova
709-466-4165
joannefreeman@gov.nl.ca
Natalie Chavarie
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
902-426-4262
nchavari@cmhc-schl.gc.ca
Émilie Gauduchon
Press Secretary, Office of Minister Duclos
819-654-5546
Emilie.Gauduchon@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca
The Honourable Sherry Gambin-Walsh, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development and Minister Responsible for the Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation (NLHC), today provided an update on the Froude Avenue fire situation which resulted in the complete loss of eight NLHC units and displaced 20 tenants.
The update is as follows:
Four other families (across the street from the eight units which were destroyed) had been temporarily displaced due to heavy smoke damage. These units were cleared for tenants to return on June 29.
An NLHC staff person was assigned to each family who had been displaced. The families are contacted daily by NLHC who check in with them, provide support, answer any questions they have and keep them apprised on the status of their housing situation.
Additionally, NLHC is currently exploring options, including seeking interest of insurance companies, to offer low-cost renters insurance to residents of social and affordable housing. In the provinces of Ontario, British Columbia and Manitoba, housing ministries have worked with tenant organizations and insurance companies to offer low-cost renters insurance to residents of social housing.
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“I want to once again thank everyone for their hard work and dedication in helping those impacted by the recent fire on Froude Avenue. We continue to assist individuals and families affected. There has been an incredible outpouring of support and this has been a true example of what community means.”
Honourable Sherry Gambin-Walsh
Minister Responsible for the Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation
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Krista Dalton
Children, Seniors and Social Development
709-729-3768, 685-6492
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Jenny Bowring
Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation
709-724-3055, 730-5886
jmbowring@nlhc.nl.ca
The Governments of Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador will invest an additional $1.5 million in a redevelopment project that will help individuals in the community move from homelessness to stable affordable housing. The Centre of Hope project will create 20 units of affordable housing, providing safe and stable housing to those who need it most. The Salvation Army, Newfoundland and Labrador Division will also provide education, health and addiction services.
The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador was joined by Seamus O’Regan, Member of Parliament for St. John’s South – Mount Pearl, on behalf of the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development and Minister Responsible for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), to make the announcement today at the proposed site for the new centre.
This investment is in addition to the $2.5 million announced by both governments in July 2015. Combined with this new funding, the federal and provincial governments are investing a total of $4 million for this project through the Investment in Affordable Housing Agreement (IAH).
The Centre for Hope is a redevelopment project that will replace the Salvation Army’s Harbour Light Centre and Catherine Booth House at 12 and 18 Springdale Street, St. John’s. The affordable housing project will be managed by the Salvation Army, Newfoundland and Labrador Division and will include support services for residents through the New Hope Community Centre.
The project has also received funding from the Government of Canada’s Homelessness Partnering Strategy and from the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Homelessness Fund for the development of services and programming at the Centre of Hope.
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“We are very committed to working with the Salvation Army, the Federal Government and all our community partners to help address the diverse housing needs and supports for those who are homeless or are at risk of homelessness, as well as those with distinct needs. The Salvation Army is a deeply-rooted and valued community partner, and our government is pleased to provide support for this worthwhile initiative.”
Honourable Dwight Ball
Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador
“Our government is dedicated to helping those in need, which is why we are proud to have invested in this project in St. John’s. The Centre of Hope is more than just safe and affordable place to live, these units and the community that supports them are key to a better life for the residents who will call them home.”
Seamus O’Regan
Member of Parliament for St. John’s South – Mount Pearl
“The Salvation Army strives to be a face of hope within our communities. The support for the Centre of Hope and the strategic partnership between our Provincial Government and our Federal Government proves that, even in times of uncertainty, we can be that face of hope. We are very grateful to both levels of government for helping us achieve our goal.”
Lt. Colonel Eddie Vincent
Divisional Commander, Salvation Army – Newfoundland and Labrador Division
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Learn more
Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation – www.cmhc.ca
Salvation Army, Newfoundland and Labrador Division – www.salvationarmy.ca/newfoundland/
Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation – www.nlhc.nl.ca/
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Media contacts
Michelle Cannizzaro
Office of the Premier
709-729-3960
michellecannizzaro@gov.nl.ca
Émilie Gauduchon
Press Secretary
Office of Minister Duclos
819-654-5546
Emilie.Gauduchon@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca
Natalie Chavarie
Public Affairs Advisor
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
902-426-4262
nchavari@cmhc-schl.gc.ca
Jenny Bowring
Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation
709-724-3055
jmbowring@nlhc.nl.ca