Salvation Army sets new Toronto shelter

Community Action, Oct 25, 2004

TORONTO -- The Salvation Army broke ground for the construction of its "City Core Project" and all three orders of government dug in their shovels to celebrate the start.

When completed, the building will be a seven-storey structure with

* a 125-seat Community Church,

* a 98-unit transitional housing facility,

* a supporting housing wing for up to 85 men, and

* newcomer settlement services such as English as a Second Language instruction.

Two million dollars in funding has been allocated from the Government. The Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing will provide rent supplements for all 98 units. The Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care has contributed $6.8 million for the supportive housing facility and will contribute $1.49 million annually for its operation. The Salvation Army has raised more $17 million in other donations.

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