
A significant affordable housing development is nearing completion in Goderich, Huron County, representing a $13 million investment for 40 units aimed at low-income tenants. This project is central to Huron County’s homelessness prevention plan, which involves over $20 million allocated for nearly 70 new affordable housing apartments across the region. Last year, nearly 50 households transitioned from homelessness to permanent housing.
Huron County Warden Glen McNeil acknowledged the pervasive nature of homelessness, which has spread beyond urban centers, and expressed gratitude for provincial support in addressing the issue. Recently, over $1 million in provincial funding was provided to Huron County, facilitating a shift from placing unhoused residents in motels during winter to implementing a bridge housing program that operates year-round.
Currently, there are at least 131 unhoused individuals in Huron County, including 20 families, a slight decrease from earlier figures. Erin Schooley, Huron County’s Homelessness Housing Programs Supervisor, noted that approximately 90% of those experiencing homelessness are in chronic crisis, highlighting the need for urgent interventions. The upcoming 40 low-income units in Goderich are anticipated to significantly alleviate some of these challenges, offering critical support for vulnerable residents.
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