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Hope Mission, Immigration Hall

This project is dedicated to the redevelopment and renovation of 44 self-contained housing units (23 1-bedroom units and 21 bachelor suites).The facility is being developed and is will be operated as a t ransitionaland long-term supportive housing facility. T he chronically homeless andthose at risk of becoming homeless are housed and offered supportservices provided and/or made available to clients by HopeMission.This project serves the chronically homeless and/or at risksingles, childless couples and hard to house seniors including those ofAboriginal decent (approximately 40%). Due to be completed 2009.

Homeward Trust Contribution: the title of the property has beentransferred which has an estimated value of $1.2 Million and hasprovided an additional $4,498,526 towards redevelopment, making thetotal contribution towards this project approximately $5.7 Million.

Schizophrenia Society of Alberta

Funding was provided to acquire/purchase real property at 9336, 9338/9342 107A Avenue, complete predevelopment activities, andconstruct a long-term supportive housing project. Iris Court will serve a mimimum of 21 senior men and women who have been diagnosedwith schizophrenia, require affordable housing with long-term support and who are homeless or at risk of being homeless. 14 beds will bedesigned for seniors requiring more support, and the other 7 self-contained units will serve seniors who have less need. Due to becompleted 2010.

Homeward Trust Contribution: Land: $ 862,150

Construction: $1,494,089

Winnifred Stewart, Joey's Home

This is a 12 unit, t wo storey, long-term supportive housing facility(Joey's Home Complex) located at 11115/19 - 132 Street that isdesigned specifically for individuals with developmental and physicaldisabilities. This facility houses low income individuals withdevelopmental and physical disabilities who are homeless or at risk ofhomelessness, and that require higher levels of support, as well asindividuals who are able to live independently but need minor supports.

Examples of supports include: assistance with personal care, cleaninglaundry, medical appointments, banking and financial management,community access, personal shopping, assisting with purchasing giftsand arranging visits for family and friends, and all aspects of communityliving required by the residents. Completed end 2007.

Homeward Trust Contribution: $300,000

Women Building Futures, Housing & Training Facility

Women Building Futures Society (WBF)has a two storey buildinglocated at 10326 - 107 St. which was once an old warehouse. WomenBuilding Futures renovated the existing structure and add an additionaltwo floors to the building at 10326 - 107 St. to construct 42 transitionalhousing units as well as teaching, administrative, and retail space tosupport the program's training programs.By providing safe, healthyhousing for low-income women (and their children) while receiving skillstraining, job preparedness, life skills and technical training, women willbe prepared to enter well paying jobs and exit the program to live inmarket rentals or move to home ownership. Completed 2008.

Homeward Trust Contribution: $1,522,567

YMCA, Renovations

Funding was provided to provide renovations and upgrades to the YMAC's existing 106 residential building and common areas within itsdowntown housing facility. The changes will increase security and safety. This project serves men, women, couples and families who arein crisis or transition, homeless or at risk of homelessness and require housing to become more stable. Completed 2007.

Homeward Trust Contribution: $294,734.50

Umisk, Nellie Nome

Funding was provided for the purchase of land and construction of a 6unit six bedroom town house project. The facility was developed and isoperated as long term supportive housing for large Aboriginal familieswith five or more children. An agreement with Concept Homes allowedfor the land and building costs be sold at a guaranteed price, with nocost overruns. Completed 2007.

Homeward Trust Contribution: $1,218,160

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