Government Helps Single Mothers With Supportive Housing And Educational Opportun

"Our government is creating affordable housing for Canadians who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless in Nova Scotia and across the country," said the Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence and Minister of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, on behalf of the Honourable Monte Solberg, Minister of Human Resources and Social Development. "The YWCA's Herizons Housing program will help young mothers find a nurturing and supportive home that will enable them to further their education, learn skills in independent living, and keep themselves and their children safe." The housing will include five two-bedroom apartments and will alleviate homelessness for at least 10 people (five adults and five children). Single mothers who are homeless or at a risk of becoming homeless, and who are attending or registered to attend university or post-secondary programs full-time, are eligible. In addition, they will receive supports such as child minding, life skills counseling and help with accessing social and community services. ... Herizons Housing Programs will be a demonstration program that the YWCA hopes to expand in the future to help more women-led families. The program is expected to be operational by February 2008, and participant applications are now being accepted. The Government of Canada, through its Homelessness Partnering Strategy (HPS), is taking action to prevent and reduce homelessness. This strategy is providing $269.6 million over two years to help communities across Canada combat homelessness more effectively. The HPS puts in place structures and supports that help people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless achieve self-sufficiency and full participation in society. For more information on the federal government's Homelessness Partnering Strategy, please visit www.homelessness.gc.ca ... http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=792262 [Proofreader’s note: this article was edited for spelling and typos on November 14, 2007]

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