Hastings County has officially approved funding allocations for 2025 and 2026 in their Homelessness Prevention Program.

Previously, a budget of $595,751 in community funding and $800,000 in capital program funding were approved, and applications were sought for how the funding would be distributed. A separate $500,000 fund was established as well, for the start-up costs of a food redistribution centre.

A total of 12 applications for community funding were recieved, along with 6 applications for capital funding, which were then evaluated by county staff. A priority was placed for funding requests that align with the goal of ending homelessness through a community effort, funding fidelity and an outcomes-based approach.

Some of the notable projects that were funded include $600,000 for Gr

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