Minister Jaczek Announces Innovative Housing Project Funding on TV Ontario Including LiveWorkPlay Partnership with Multifaith Housing Community

LiveWorkPlay’s Just Enough Support project with the Multifaith Housing Initiative Haven in Barrhaven housing community was among the six province-wide projects announced today at a press conference on TV Ontario.

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The Ministry of Community and Social Services will be funding six additional pilot projects across the province that were recommended by Ontario’s Developmental Services Housing Task Force.

Minister Helena Jaczek made the announcement on May 26th at York Support Services Network in Aurora, one of the many organizations involved in the six initiatives that will share $2.13 million over two years to provide creative, inclusive and cost-effective housing solutions for adults who have an intellectual disability.

The half dozen projects that were chosen are in addition to the 12 projects already underway. Those initiatives received $3.47 million in funding over two years.

The six recommended projects are as follows:

LiveWorkPlay will receive more than $230,000 for their project, Just Enough Support: Living in the Haven in Barrhaven and Deschatelets Old Ottawa East. Partnering with The Mills Community Support, Multifaith Housing Initiative and Centretown Citizens Ottawa Corporation, the initiative will assist 12 people in moving into their own one-bedroom apartments. The project also encompasses training for people, their families and support networks in creating and applying community-based support plans. Supportive neighbours and advocates will also play a part in building an inclusive community.