Kerry Johnston, Executive Director of the Preston Area Housing Fund, speaks at the Oct. 2 announcement. (Communications Nova Scotia) CANADAHALIFAX news Dozens of public housing units handed over to Preston community organization by admin 4 أكتوبر، 2024 written by admin 4 أكتوبر، 2024 31 CITYnews hlifax / By 95.7 News Radio Staff The Nova Scotia government has transferred ownership of 48 public housing units in Cherry Brook, Lake Loon, North Preston and East Preston to the Preston Area Housing Fund. According to the province, the properties were officially transferred on Sept. 23 to the community-led housing organization, which brings its total number of units up to 61. The transfer marks an important step in expanding Black-led community housing initiatives and increasing access to affordable housing for African Nova Scotians. Related: New regulations on N.S. short-term rentals in effect Monday HRM asking homeless encampment to leave due to winter safety concerns Pallet shelter village to be installed near Canada Games Centre in Halifax Most of the units will continue to be managed as affordable housing, with a longer-term plan to transfer additional units to tenants and create home ownership opportunities within the community. “I believe that everyone should have equal access to housing opportunities,” said Kerry C. Johnston, executive director of the Preston Area Housing Fund in a release. “Affordable housing is the foundation that our communities need to help families move up, from struggling to making progress.” 0 comment 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail admin previous post رحلتان استأجرتهما كندا تغادران مطار بيروت بمئات المقاعد الفارغة next post Majority of new Canadians feel they are being unfairly blamed for housing crisis: OMNI poll You may also like أوتاوا تنوي تحذير السفراء الأجانب من التدخل في... 5 أكتوبر، 2024 مصدر فدرالي: لوغو أُبلغ بأنّ النقل القسري لطالبي... 5 أكتوبر، 2024 Halifax police charge 4 people after seizing handgun,... 5 أكتوبر، 2024 Vehicle belonging to woman last seen in South... 5 أكتوبر، 2024 Shubie Park will see residents in RVs return... 5 أكتوبر، 2024 Nova Scotia reveals $25-million deal with Airbus to... 5 أكتوبر، 2024 Premier holds firm on feds responsibility for Chignecto... 5 أكتوبر، 2024 Price of gas sees a slight drop; diesel... 5 أكتوبر، 2024 Nova Scotia’s premier says he will sit down... 4 أكتوبر، 2024 Majority of new Canadians feel they are being... 4 أكتوبر، 2024