Several community organizations across the province will receive funding for housing projects to help Islanders in need of assisted living, shelter and more affordable housing options.

Funding is provided through the Community Housing Fund to support initiatives for seniors, the Indigenous community, those experiencing homelessness and Islanders with intellectual and physical disabilities. For example, Inclusions East is receiving $587,019 to help build a 9-unit independent and supportive living centre in Montague.

“As Inclusions East moves forward in addressing the multiple needs of individuals in Kings County but in particular those in need of supported housing, we are very pleased to partner with the Canadian Mental Health Association and the Department of Social Development and Housing for this funding announcement,” said Nancy Anderson, executive director of Inclusions East. “The development of an Independent Living Centre addresses the residential support needs for 11 individuals with an intellectual and/or dual disability with appropriate supports to promote independent living. This model of support will add to the compliment of options and services of Inclusions East.”

The Community Housing Fund, a partnership between the Canadian Mental Health Association and the Province of PEI, provides financial support to non-profits, community-based service organizations, municipalities and the private sector to develop affordable housing projects ...