- Target:
- Keep the Shelter up and running and don't let it be sold.
- Region:
- Canada
- Website:
- www.ncpei.com
Grandmother’s House - Background Information
The Native Council of Prince Edward Island submitted a proposal to purchase a housing unit in the Charlottetown area to support and provide Emergency/Transitional Shelter to Aboriginal and non Aboriginal Women whom found themselves in a situation of homelessness.
This proposal was approved and Grandmother’s House was established in January 2004 with assistance from Canada Mortgage and Housing, Native Council of Prince Edward Island and the major sponsor of the establishment was funding from the National Homelessness Initiative – under the guidelines of Supporting Communities Partnership Initiative (SCPI).
Grandmother’s House was named because – “Everyone feels safe at their grandmothers house”.
Grandmother’s House has a maximum capacity of 6 residents with the capacity of having children share a room with their mother.
The purpose of Grandmother’s House is to provide a safe, nurturing environment as a short-term residence for women and/or women with children whom find themselves in a homeless situation, residents will receive individualized attention that empowers them to take control of their lives and to plan for their future.
Grandmother’s House creates a holistic approach to service delivery ensuring the betterment of the lives of those who utilize the facility.
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The Support Grandmother's House (Homeless Shelter for Women) petition to Keep the Shelter up and running and don't let it be sold. was written by Livia Oatway and is in the category Local Government at GoPetition.