Hamilton— Hamilton area will get $5,682,882 for repairs to affordable housing as part of the government’s plan to help low-income families succeed, Ted McMeekin, MPP Ancaster-Dundas-Flamborough-Westdale announced today.
The funding for Hamilton is part of the Ontario government’s $100 million investment to assist with repairs of about 4,000 affordable housing units across the province.
The government will also invest $135 million over three years in a dental care plan for low income families. Public health units, community health centres, dentists and dental hygienists will provide prevention and treatment services.
Finally, the government will help students from low-income families by expanding school breakfast and snack programs. The Student Nutrition Program will be doubled with a three-year $32-million investment to expand existing services. These programs currently provide healthy snacks and meals for 400,000 kids across Ontario.
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“This new funding will mean better quality affordable housing for families,” said Sophia Aggelonitis MPP Hamilton Mountain. “We want everyone in Hamilton to have the opportunity to succeed, no matter where they come from.”
“This is very good news for social housing tenants” said Karen Davis Executive Director Hamilton East Kiwanis Non-Profit Homes Inc. “This will go a long way in sustaining housing stock.”
“This will improve not only the physical well-being of our buildings, it will certainly affect the pride people put into the homes in which they live.” Added Colin Gage, Executive Director, Victoria Park Community Homes.