Ontario Celebrating More Supportive Housing in Kawartha Lakes

The Ontario government is marking the opening of the Integrated Care Hub, a new emergency shelter with twelve beds in Kawartha Lakes. The project was funded by the province with an $850,000 investment to help provide more supportive housing for individuals experiencing homelessness.

“Every person in Ontario deserves access to safe and stable housing,” said Rob Flack, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing. “Together with our municipal partners, our government is expanding supportive housing across the province to protect our most vulnerable residents and ensure they have a safe place to rebuild their lives.”

Located at 22 Peel Street, the Integrated Care Hub provides drop-in space, life skills support and health-related services in partnership with local service providers and Ontario Health. The shelter is situated close to essential amenities and is owned and operated by the John Howard Society of the Kawarthas.

“The City of Kawartha Lakes appreciates the funding from the Ontario government, and we would like to thank the staff and volunteers at the John Howard Society for their work in making this Integrated Care Hub a reality,” said Doug Elmslie, Mayor of the City of Kawartha Lakes. “This emergency shelter will make a huge difference in our community and will allow residents to get the care they need. Our community is founded on compassion and coming together, and the Integrated Care Hub is emblematic of our collective commitment to lifting each other up. We are grateful for the support of all involved.”

Today’s announcement is part of the government’s Homelessness Prevention Program (HPP), a provincially funded program to address and prevent homelessness.

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