Introducing 47 Maria Street! This Invizij @support_house project transformed a small group home in Acton into a fully accessible, two-storey 12-unit supportive housing development. The design includes apartments on two storeys, with parking tucked behind the building, below the second floor, and a walkout common room on the lower level. The building’s exterior is modern and fresh, with a bright orange front entrance to catch the eye.
Earlier this month we attended the Open House and Ribbon Cutting ceremony, alongside community partners, elected officials, neighbours, and supporters. Speeches at the groundbreaking reminded us once again of how important these projects are to a community’s flourishing. “Halton Hills is a stronger and more compassionate community when every resident has a safe place to call home," reflected Halton Hills Mayor Ann Lawlor. Regional Chair Gary Carr said the development reflects a “shared commitment to providing housing for those with the greatest need in the Halton community.”
Fueled by the belief that everyone has the right to housing and healthcare, Support House has provided low-barrier approaches to accommodation, healthcare and support for people experiencing housing instability since 1984. Maria Street tenants struggling with mental health or substance abuse challenges have access to on-site supportive services, and access to interprofessional primary care.
Halton Region provided $3.94 million for the project, with an additional $2 million in funding from the federal government through Reaching Home: Canada`s Homelessness Strategy. We are heartened to know that Maria Street is one step in the Region`s comprehensive plan to address the increased demand for supportive housing in Halton!
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