Tiny village being built in Kingston to help homeless military veterans
Posted Nov 10, 2020 03:23:00 PM.
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The Ontario government is pledging $200,000 and one acre of land to build tiny homes for military veterans experiencing homelessness.
The province is partnering with the Homes for Heroes Foundation and the City of Kingston to convert a portion of the Kingston Provincial Campus into a veterans' village.
“We're honoured to be the first city in Ontario to work with Homes For Heroes and the Ontario government to support our Veterans through the creation of this innovative project,” says Kingston Mayor Bryan Paterson. “Veterans have given so much to our country and we're looking forward to playing a role in providing stable supportive housing, as these men and women look to reintegrate into our community.”
The village will be constructed from prefabricated modular housing, with each tiny home providing transitional housing for one veteran. Each home is a self-contained residential unit built for year-round use, and will include a kitchen, living room, bathroom and sleeping area.
“Our Veterans, who stepped up to serve our country deserve a place to call home,” says Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing. “These men and women were there when we needed them, and now it's our turn to provide the support they deserve. Through this innovative housing solution our government is helping to improve the quality of life of some of Canada's military heroes.”
Homes For Heroes estimates there are as many as 5,000 military veterans experiencing homelessness in Canada.
