United Counties Hosting Public Information Session for Supportive Cabins Initiative October 30th

Brockville – The United Counties of Leeds and Grenville is hosting a Public Information Session to provide information and answer questions related to the Supportive Cabins Initiative, which will be launched in December 2024.

The event will be held on October 30, 2024, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Brockville Memorial Centre Community Hall (100 Magedoma Blvd, Brockville, ON). Doors open at 5:30 p.m.

The United Counties of Leeds and Grenville, in partnership with the John Howard Society and the City of Brockville, is proud to introduce the Supportive Cabins Initiative. Located at 1805 County Road 2 East, Brockville, this innovative initiative is designed to address chronic homelessness in our community by providing short-term stabilization with 24/7 support services.

Having received $3.1 million in annual funding from the Government of Ontario’s Homeless Prevention Program, the United Counties directed a $1.6 million investment towards 25 cabins that will be established in the City of Brockville for individuals experiencing chronic homelessness, providing them with short-term stabilization as they transition to longer-term supportive housing.

The goal is to create a safe and supportive environment where individuals experiencing homelessness can find stability, access essential services, and prepare for a transition into long-term housing solutions.

Agenda:

5:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.: Public sign in
6:00 p.m. – 6:10 p.m.: Opening remarks
6:10 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.: Initiative presentation from the Counties and John Howard Society
6:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.: Break-out Q&A
7:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.: Media availability

For information as it becomes available, frequently asked questions and more, please visit www.leedsgrenville.com/supportivecabins