WATCH: Canada announces over $35M funding to build 84 transitional homes in Hamilton

The Government of Canada will be providing over $35 million through the Affordable Housing Fund (AHF) to fund the building of 84 transitional homes in Hamilton for single women and women with children fleeing domestic violence.

Member of Parliament for Hamilton Centre Aslam Rana made the announcement Wednesday morning in Hamilton, and was accompanied by Hamilton Mayor Andrea Horwath, and Lisa Hepfner, the MP for Hamilton Mountain.

The AHF provides funding through low-interest or forgivable loans or contributions to partnered organizations for new affordable housing and the renovation and repair of existing housing.

YWCA Hamilton’s Oakwood Project, on 1057 Barton St. East, will offer 60 units designed for single women.

Each unit will have a private bedroom and bathroom, and access to shared kitchens and living spaces.

The remaining 24 self-contained units will support women-led families, offering two-to-three bedrooms, along with full kitchen, bathroom and living areas.

The Oakwood Project on 1057 Barton St. East will be seeing $35.6 million from the federal government through the Affordable Housing Fund, and $6.9 million from the City of Hamilton.

The project broke ground last July at the long-vacant property.

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