The Canadian government, working with the provincial government of New Brunswick and the City of Moncton, have announced over more than $6.7 million in funding – including $3.9 million through the third round of the Rapid Housing Initiative – to help build 46 new homes across two projects in Moncton.
The first project, Rising Tide by Rising Tide Community Initiatives Inc., will build 40 homes, five two-story apartment buildings containing eight-units, for homeless people from Moncton. The tenants will have access to peer support individuals, case managers, human services counsellors, social workers, registered nurses, and housing support coordinators.
The second project, Blossom House by Crossroads for Women, will create a six-unit apartment building for women and children fleeing domestic violence. This will replace the previous one-unit building on the same property that was destroyed in a fire in September 2021.
“Everyone deserves a safe and affordable place to call home,” said Sean Fraser, Canada’s minister of housing, infrastructure and communities. “Through the Rapid Housing Initiative, we are quickly building affordable homes for people who need them the most, right across the country. Thanks to today’s announcement over 46 affordable homes will soon be available for residents of Moncton. We know there is a lot more to do and we will continue working hard to end this crisis once and for all.”
