Canada's New Government invests $500,000 in emergency shelter in Red Deer

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RED DEER, ALBERTA, June 27, 2007 — Bob Mills, Member of Parliament for Red Deer, on behalf of the Honourable Monte Solberg, Minister of Human Resources and Social Development Canada, today announced $500,000 in federal homelessness funding, through the City of Red Deer, to help cover capital investment costs for the Safe Harbour Society's emergency shelter. The announcement was made during the shelter's grand opening ceremony.
"Canada's new government is delivering on its commitment to help those who are homeless and those at risk of becoming homeless," said Mr. Mills. "Our investment in Safe Harbour will help homeless people in Red Deer move toward self-sufficiency."
The Safe Harbour Society's shelter will provide emergency shelter for people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless and who are under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The shelter will also offer a non-medical detoxication program.
The new Homelessness Partnering Strategy provides $269.6 million over two years to help communities across Canada combat homelessness more effectively. The Strategy puts in place structures and supports that help people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless move to self-sufficiency, and fosters partnerships aimed at achieving concrete results and enhanced sustainability.
For more information on the federal government's Homelessness Partnering Strategy, visit www.homelessness.gc.ca.
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Pema Lhalungpa
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Office of Minister Solberg
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Human Resources and Social Development Canada
819-994-5559

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