Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation (NLHC) has awarded its 2017 Scholarships to tenants currently pursuing post-secondary studies. Each scholarship is valued at $1,000.
Since 1987, NLHC has awarded 300 scholarships throughout the province to support adult tenants and tenants’ children pursuing a post-secondary education. Youth scholarships are awarded based on the results of the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development scholarship score, which is derived from a student’s performance on public exams. Adult scholarships are awarded based on reviews that assess need, initiative, and community involvement. The following are the 2017 NLHC Scholarship recipients:
Youth scholarship winners:
Adult scholarship winners:
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“Education plays a critical role in supporting the future success of Newfoundland and Labrador, and NLHC’s scholarship program is another way that this government supports students in this province. We are proud to award these scholarships which can bring students a step closer to attaining their goals. I offer my sincere congratulations to the winners and extend my best wishes to them in their future endeavours.”
Honourable Lisa Dempster
Minister Responsible for Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation
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Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation – nlhc.nl.ca
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Jenny Bowring
Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation
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Krista Dalton
Children, Seniors and Social Development
709-729-3768, 685-6492
kristadalton@gov.nl.ca
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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Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation – www.nlhc.nl.ca/ 
Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation – www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/en/
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Michelle Cannizzaro
Office of the Premier
709-729-3960
michellecannizzaro@gov.nl.ca
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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Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation – www.nlhc.nf.ca/
Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation – www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/en/
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Krista Dalton
Children, Seniors and Social Development
709-729-3768, 685-6492
kristadalton@gov.nl.ca
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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Newfoundland and Labrador Housing – www.nlhc.nl.ca
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Krista Dalton
Children, Seniors and Social Development
709-729-3768, 685-6492
kristadalton@gov.nl.ca
Jenny Bowring
Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation
709-724-3055, 730-5886
jmbowring@nlhc.nl.ca