Province provides more funding aimed at helping people at risk of homelessness

The provincial government has announced more “diversion funding” for a number of community organizations that are meant to support people at risk of becoming homeless.

“One of the best ways to address homelessness in our communities is to prevent it from happening in the first place,” said Susan Corkum-Greek, Ministerial Assistant for Opportunities and Social Development. “This additional funding gives our service providers more tools to support Nova Scotians and keep them connected to stable housing.”

Government says a total of $950,000 in additional funding is being provided to 16 community organizations, which will use the money to help clients deal with rental arrears, overdue power bills and other challenges putting them at risk of losing their homes.

“People who receive diversion support funding are also connected to other supports and services, including a housing support caseworker who will work with them long-term,” read a media release from the province.

The province says the annual budget for diversion funding is $1 million.

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