Hay River — November 13, 2020
Providing stable housing solutions for our most vulnerable residents is a priority for this government. The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is dedicated to providing effective and considerate programming that meets the needs of NWT residents facing housing insecurity.
Today, the Minister responsible for the Northwest Territories Housing Corporation, Paulie Chinna in collaboration with the Hay River Committee for Persons with Disabilities is announcing the opening of the Hay River Shelter for persons experiencing homelessness.
In Hay River, the Kujat Building on Industrial Drive has been transformed into a structure that can support an emergency overnight shelter. Up to 15 residents are able to be assisted at a time. GNWT departments and local partnerships were identified to support inclusive, client focused program service and delivery, this includes medical assessments, counselling and use of a wrap-around case management approach to assist individuals exiting homelessness.
Quotes
“The new emergency shelter in Hay River is an important step in providing support to our most vulnerable residents. This shelter is more than a roof over their heads, this is the first step to helping our residents get back on their feet. I am proud of the collaboration between the GNWT and the Hay River Committee for Persons with Disabilities to get this shelter up and running.”
-Paulie Chinna, Minister Responsible for the NWT Housing Corporation and Minister Responsible for Homelessness
“Homelessness in Hay River is a serious issue and I am happy that the Hay River Committee for Persons with Disabilities and the Government of the Northwest Territories have worked together on this project. This project is critical in supporting our community members who are experiencing housing instability.”
-Pravina Bartlett, Executive Director, Hay River Committee for Persons with Disabilities
Quick Facts
- GNWT Contributions for this project include:
- $290, 000 for shelter operations
- $56, 000 for needed supplies
Media requests
Cara Bryant
Communications Assistant
Northwest Territories Housing Corporation
Government of the Northwest Territories