The provincial and federal governments are providing funding to 18 different organizations in Alberta to improve housing and shelter spaces. (Photo 39228845 © Monkey Business Images | Dreamstime.com)

By Justin Goulet

Funding provided for housing and shelter spaces in Alberta

Apr 19, 2023 | 2:16 PM

TABER, AB – The provincial and federal governments are providing funding to 18 different organizations to support housing initiatives.

The $2.1 million in funding is through the Canada-Alberta Bilateral Agreement under the National Housing Strategy and Alberta’s Capital Maintenance and Renewal Program.

The investment is focused on women’s shelters, homeless shelters and private non-profit housing providers. Work will focus on replacing windows, roofing and siding, updating heating and ventilation systems, updating suites with new flooring and cabinets, and performing other maintenance to make sure the buildings are safe and properly maintained.

Minister of Seniors, Community and Social Services Jeremy Nixon said, “As Albertans find a place to call home, it is important to ensure it is a safe place and somewhere they can take pride in.”

He added, “Whether it be a shelter or affordable housing, our government is glad to be investing these funds, which will improve the quality of life for so many Albertans for years to come.”

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The organizations receiving funding are in Calgary and Edmonton, as well as other areas of the province such as the Safe Haven Women’s Shelter Society in Taber.

Federal Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance Randy Boissonnault stated, “Shelters and affordable housing play a crucial role in the road to recovery for vulnerable Albertans. This announcement will help renovate shelter spaces, maintain existing homes, and ensure continued access to essential services for Albertans.”

The approved projects include:

Calgary

• Elder Statesmen Group – $215,000
• L’Arche Association of Calgary – $12,000
• Discovery House Family Violence Prevention Society – $27,000
• Brenda Strafford Foundation – $151,300
• FearIsNotLove Society – $28,500
• Accessible Housing Calgary – $37,800

Edmonton

• E4C – $490,000
• Hope Mission – $254,000
• Operation Friendship – $20,600
• Urban Manor Housing Society – $17,500
• Right at Home Housing Society – $106,000
• Wings of Providence – $90,000

Rest of Alberta

• Safe Haven Women’s Shelter Society (Taber) – $45,000
• Medicine Hat Women’s Shelter Society – $336,300
• Central Alberta Women’s Outreach Society (Red Deer) – $50,400
• Peace River Regional Women’s Shelter Society – $64,000
• Wapiti Dorm Society (Grande Prairie) – $130,000
• Salvation Army (Fort McMurray) – $29,000