Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation Consultations Set to Begin

Today, the Honourable Sherry Gambin-Walsh, Minister Responsible for Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation (NLHC), announced the launch of province-wide community stakeholder consultations to review the corporation’s programs and services.

“NLHC’s vision is that Newfoundlanders and Labradorians with the greatest need have access to safe, secure and affordable housing. In striving for this vision, we must continuously review our programs and services to ensure they are efficiently and effectively serving the needs of our clients. These consultations with our community partners will explore opportunities to improve services.”
– The Honourable Sherry Gambin-Walsh, Minister Responsible for Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation

The review is in keeping with the Provincial Government’s goals in The Way Forward: A Vision for Sustainability and Growth in Newfoundland and Labrador. As part of the vision, government committed to conducting a review of NLHC by March 31, 2017, with an aim to ensure the mandate of the organization reflects current priorities and to realize efficiencies, improve services and streamline the organization with no negative impact on clients.

The vision document is available online at www.gov.nl.ca/pdf/the_way_forward.pdf PDF Icon.

Stakeholder Consultation Schedule:

    Wednesday, January 11 – St. John’s
    Tuesday, January 17 – Gander
    Wednesday, January 18 – Corner Brook
    Monday, January 23 – Happy Valley-Goose Bay
    Tuesday, January 24 – Labrador City

Stakeholder sessions are also being planned via Lync for Marystown, Clarenville and Coast of Bays.

QUICK FACTS

  • Minister Gambin-Walsh announced the launch of province-wide community stakeholder consultations to review NLHC’s programs and services.
  • Through The Way Forward: A Vision for Sustainability and Growth in Newfoundland and Labrador, launched by Premier Ball in November 2016, the Provincial Government committed to conducting a review of NLHC by March 31, 2017, as part of a number of key focus areas, including Better Services.
  • The vision document is available at www.gov.nl.ca/pdf/the_way_forward.pdf PDF Icon.

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Media contacts:

Krista Dalton
Media Relations Manager
Department of Children, Seniors and Social Development
709-729-3768, 685-6492
kristadalton@gov.nl.ca

Jenny Bowring
Manager of Corporate Communications
Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation
709-724-3055
jmbowring@nlhc.nl.ca

 

 

Minister Gambin-Walsh Announces 2016 NLHC Scholarship Recipients

Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation (NLHC) has awarded its 2016 Scholarship awards to tenants currently pursuing post-secondary studies. Each scholarship is valued at $1,000.

“Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation is proud to award these scholarships. Education plays a vital role in the future success of Newfoundland and Labrador, and these scholarships are an example of our government’s support for students throughout the province. I offer my sincere congratulations to each of the winners, and I wish them all the best in their future studies.”
– The Honourable Sherry Gambin-Walsh, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development and Minister Responsible for Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation

The following are the 2016 NLHC Scholarship recipients:

Youth Scholarship winners:

  • Alicia Hawco, Bell Island, is a graduate of St. Michael’s Regional High attending Memorial University
  • Troy Pfinder, Grand Falls-Windsor, is a graduate of Exploits Valley High attending College of the North Atlantic
  • Brandon Bath, Glenwood, is a graduate of Lakewood Academy attending College of the North Atlantic
  • Abby Park, Corner Brook, is a graduate of Corner Brook Regional High attending Memorial University.

Adult Scholarship winners:

  • Karen Jones, St. John’s, is currently attending Memorial University
  • Ashley Drover, Sunnyside, is currently attending College of the North Atlantic
  • DJ Williams, Stephenville, is currently attending College of the North Atlantic
  • Marie Christine Nassuna, St. John’s, is currently attending Memorial University
  • Deborah Simmons, Grand Falls-Windsor, is currently attending Keyin College
  • Stacey Green, Stephenville, is currently attending Keyin College

The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is committed to providing quality, affordable housing which helps support strong communities and the health and well-being of children, families and seniors.

For more information on the NLHC Scholarship Program, please call 709-724-3003 or visit:https://www.nlhc.nl.ca/scholarship-program/ 

QUICK FACTS:

  • Since 1987, NLHC has awarded 288 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’s 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.

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Media contacts:

Jenny Bowring
Manager, Communications
Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation
709-724-3055
jmbowring@nlhc.nl.ca

Krista Dalton
Media Relations Manager
Department of Children, Seniors and Social Development
709-729-3768, 685-6492
KristaDalton@gov.nl.ca

 

 

Minister Gambin-Walsh Recognizes National Housing Day

The Honourable Sherry Gambin-Walsh, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development and Minister Responsible for Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation, is recognizing November 22 as National Housing Day. This day provides an opportunity to acknowledge the importance of affordable housing in communities nation-wide.

“We believe everyone has the right to access safe, affordable housing and agree Housing First is the best practice to end homelessness. The development of a provincial housing strategy is a key priority for our government and will be a focus in 2017.”
– The Honourable Sherry Gambin-Walsh, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development and Minister Responsible for Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation

The Provincial Government is currently working with federal, provincial and territorial colleagues to advance the development of a National Housing Strategy for Canada through a multi-lateral framework to be developed in 2017. The provincial housing strategy and the National Housing Strategy will complement and support each other.

Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation issued an Invitation for Proposals, recently allocating $5.7 million to develop new affordable rental housing for seniors throughout the province.

This initiative is funded through a $48.9 million federal, provincial Social Infrastructure Fund Agreement which doubles the current Investment in Affordable Housing Program funding over the next two years. The program supports affordable housing for seniors, victims of family violence and addresses repairs and renovation of existing social housing.

The Provincial Government is committed to improving the affordability and availability of housing options for those most at risk for homelessness. It will continue to work in partnership with all levels of government and community to find the best possible solutions to address this issue.

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Media contacts:

Erin Shea
Media Relations Manager
Department of Children, Seniors and Social Development
709-729-3768
erinshea@gov.nl.ca

Jenny Bowring
Manager of Corporate Communications
Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation
709-724-3055
jmbowring@nlhc.nl.ca

 

Provincial Government Issues Invitation for Proposals to Develop Affordable Seniors Housing

Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation (NLHC) has issued an Invitation for Proposals to the non-profit sector for the development of affordable rental housing for low-income senior households.

“The investment of $5.7 million allocated for this invitation for proposals will result in an estimated 45 new affordable non-profit housing units. Non-profit organizations have an extensive history of providing service in the community. They address a societal need not already being met, enabling citizens to positively affect the community in which they live.”
– The Honourable Sherry Gambin-Walsh, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development and Minister Responsible for Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation

The Affordable Rental Housing initiative is funded over the next two years through a $48.9 million Social Infrastructure Fund Agreement which doubles the current Investment in Affordable Housing Program funding between Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation and NLHC.

Successful proposals will be eligible for capital assistance in the form of a forgivable loan. The objective is to assist non-profit sector groups in creating affordable rental housing projects to benefit as many low income seniors’ households as possible.

The invitation for proposals will close January 31, 2017.

QUICK FACTS

  • NLHC has issued an Invitation for Proposals to develop non-profit affordable rental housing for seniors’ households with low incomes.
  • $5.7 million investment allocated for this invitation for proposals will result in an estimated 45 new housing units for seniors.
  • The Affordable Rental Housing initiative is funded over the next two years through a $48.9 million Social Infrastructure Fund Agreement which doubles the current Investment in Affordable Housing Program funding between Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation and NLHC.
  • The invitation for proposals will close January 31, 2017.

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Media contacts:

Erin Shea
Media Relations Manager
Department of Children, Seniors and Social Development
709-729-3768, 725-4321
erinshea@gov.nl.ca

Jenny Bowring
Manager of Corporate Communications
Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation
709-724-3055
jmbowring@nlhc.nl.ca