The GNWT has decided to commit $445,000 annually to the new operators of the Hay River Homeless Shelter.
Since October 1st, the responsibility of running the shelter has been placed in the hands of Metis Local #51, and have since been provided with funding and training from the GNWT. The Hay River shelter has up to fifteen beds, and is able to regularly provide warm meals and other critical resources.
Of the $445k that the GNWT will be committing, $370,000 is coming from Housing NWT to help with daily operations, while $75,000 is coming from the Department of Health and Social Services to be used for day programming. More funding will be coming from the Federal Government through the Reaching Home program, which will be aiming to help with the Hay River shelter’s ability to provide essential services.
The shelter will also be receiving specialized training for staff members to help improve their ability to provide mental health support and case management.
“The partnership with the Hay River & Area Métis Local #51 demonstrates the strength of community-led solutions in addressing homelessness,” says Lucy Kuptana, the Minister responsible for Housing NWT. “By supporting Indigenous leadership and investing in vital services like the Hay River Homeless Shelter, we are fostering strong and resilient communities. This collaboration reflects our commitment to providing essential support for healing and ensuring that everyone in the Northwest Territories has somewhere to turn and can access to the support and resources they need.”
The Hay River Homeless Shelter is open 24-hours a day throughout the winter months, and reduced their available hours during the summer. This investment from the GNWT is part of their “A Way Home” strategy, which is designed to help fight homelessness across the NWT.
The GNWT has decided to commit $445,000 annually to the new operators of the Hay River Homeless Shelter.
Since October 1st, the responsibility of running the shelter has been placed in the hands of Metis Local #51, and have since been provided with funding and training from the GNWT. The Hay River shelter has up to fifteen beds, and is able to regularly provide warm meals and other critical resources.
Of the $445k that the GNWT will be committing, $370,000 is coming from Housing NWT to help with daily operations, while $75,000 is coming from the Department of Health and Social Services to be used for day programming. More funding will be coming from the Federal Government through the Reaching Home program, which will be aiming to help with the Hay River shelter’s ability to provide essential services.
The shelter will also be receiving specialized training for staff members to help improve their ability to provide mental health support and case management.
“The partnership with the Hay River & Area Métis Local #51 demonstrates the strength of community-led solutions in addressing homelessness,” says Lucy Kuptana, the Minister responsible for Housing NWT. “By supporting Indigenous leadership and investing in vital services like the Hay River Homeless Shelter, we are fostering strong and resilient communities. This collaboration reflects our commitment to providing essential support for healing and ensuring that everyone in the Northwest Territories has somewhere to turn and can access to the support and resources they need.”
The Hay River Homeless Shelter is open 24-hours a day throughout the winter months, and reduced their available hours during the summer. This investment from the GNWT is part of their “A Way Home” strategy, which is designed to help fight homelessness across the NWT.
