SASKATOON — The opening of six new affordable housing units in the Willowgrove neighbourhood of Saskatoon was celebrated Wednesday.
The six stacked townhome units, consisting of two three-bedroom units and four two-bedroom units, will provide affordable housing to four individuals and four families with diverse needs, according to Sask. Social Services
Tenants of the new units will receive support services from the Canadian Mental Health Association - (CMHA) Saskatoon. By combining housing with support services, vulnerable individuals can achieve stability and experience life in the community.
Funding provided for the project includes:
- $240,000 from Saskatchewan Housing Corporation (SHC) through the Rental Development Program funded through the National Housing Strategy - Saskatchewan Priorities Initiative;
- $220,000 from NAHC; and
- $95,000 from the City of Saskatoon.
