There is some news regarding women and children who are victims of family violence in Bancroft.
Hastings County has confirmed the funding reallocation of $500,000 by United Way Simcoe Muskoka, and its Regional Advisory Board’s review and approval process, to Hastings County and Maggie’s Resource Centre.
This is designated for a transitional housing program in the Town of Bancroft.
Funding for Reaching Home Rural and Remote (Ontario) is provided by the Government of Canada.
“Everyone in Canada deserves a safe roof over their heads. That is why supporting organizations such as Maggie’s Resource Centre Transitional Housing is so vital in helping Canada’s most vulnerable – those experiencing homelessness. Through our National Housing Strategy, we will continue to support innovative solutions as we work to keep Canadians safe and housed, now and into the future,” said Ahmed Hussen Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion.
“Everyone in Canada deserves a safe roof over their heads. That is why supporting organizations such as Maggie’s Resource Centre Transitional Housing is so vital in helping Canada’s most vulnerable – those experiencing homelessness. Through our National Housing Strategy, we will continue to support innovative solutions as we work to keep Canadians safe and housed, now and into the future,” said Ahmed Hussen Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion.
“The funding reallocation to Maggie’s Resource Centre for a transitional housing program to support victims of violence in North Hastings is critically important for residents, especially in remote locations. We are very thankful to Infrastructure Canada and United Way Simcoe Muskoka for the reallocation of these funds to support individuals and families who have experienced violence, so they are safe and can start the process of moving forward with their lives,” stated Warden Rick Phillips, Hastings County.
“Maggie’s has already established partnerships and connections in the North Hastings area supporting women and children. The next progression in expanding services would be transitional beds that allow these women and children to have stability and receive the supports they require,” said Tanya Mackinnon, Executive Director of Maggie’s Resource Centre. “We are excited about this expansion of our services, which will support families as they seek stability.”
“Maggie’s has already established partnerships and connections in the North Hastings area supporting women and children. The next progression in expanding services would be transitional beds that allow these women and children to have stability and receive the supports they require,” said Tanya Mackinnon, Executive Director of Maggie’s Resource Centre. “We are excited about this expansion of our services, which will support families as they seek stability.”
Maggie’s Resource Centre will operate the transitional housing program.
