A community hub, including an emergency shelter with regular meals and six supportive housing units is set to open in Amherst, N.S. early next month. It was a project that was discussed for years, but made a reality soon after the town’s council ponied up $100,000 to create a new position.
The executive director of the Cumberland Homelessness and Housing Support Association was created with funds out of the municipal budget. The person who holds that position was tasked with making the project a reality. Ashley Legere is that person.
After languishing for years, the project and build is now fully funded with money kicked in from both the province and the federal government.
“The proof is in the pudding,” said Amherst Town councilor Leon Landry.
