The government of Alberta announced they will be giving $16 million towards 30 different housing providers across the province to help with the upkeep of affordable housing for those who need it and use it.
The investment is mainly going to rural communities, as Calgary is set to receive $4 million, Edmonton will receive $5.5 million, and the remaining $6.5 million will be distributed to communities throughout the province.
Jason Nixon, Minister of Seniors, Community and Social Services, stated in a press conference that this investment will mainly be going towards building maintenance, and “making sure that existing structures will be there, available for people to use them”.
Nixon mentioned that this investment will bring 100 housing units back into use, while repairing and updating a further 300 units throughout the province.
According to Johnston, Civida is responsible for housing more than 15,000 people throughout the capital region. They are receiving $4 million, and Johnston plans to use that to upgrade and maintain their 3,500 community housing properties in Edmonton.
In Calgary, Jennifer McCue, the president and CEO of Bethany Care Society, says that investments like these are a huge help towards affordable helping organizations throughout Alberta.
