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News before 1996 is not available online.
Islanders with intellectual disabilities and their families will have more support with an increase in the number of residential beds available at community organizations across the province. Community Connections Inc., Queens County Residential Services and Inclusions East have...
Supporting the development of new affordable housing units across Prince Edward Island will make the current rental market more affordable for Islanders. The new Affordable Housing Development Program is now accepting applications to support private sector affordable housing...
Islanders in need of assisted living or increased home support will have more help and options through new community-led housing projects. Non-profits, community-based service organizations, municipalities and developers can now apply for financial support through the new...
To help Islanders experiencing homelessness during the potential effects of Hurricane Dorian, overflow shelter support will open at Jack Blanchard Hall (7 Pond Street, Charlottetown) starting at noon on Saturday, September 7. It will remain open until at least noon on Sunday...
Additional investments in rental support will provide greater stability and security for low-income Islanders and seniors. Today, the Government of Prince Edward Island announced an additional $2 million investment for mobile rental vouchers to help Islanders in need. This is...
It’s important for the Island’s education system to instill civic mindedness in students, preparing them to become good citizens and think of social justice and equality. As a final assignment for a Grade 12 Global Issues class at Colonel Gray High, teacher Andrew Rowe did just...
An annual provincial investment to Bedford MacDonald House will allow 24/7 accessibility to programs and supports for men in need of shelter in Charlottetown. The Province of Prince Edward Island, through the Department of Social Development and Housing, will provide The...
Home Together - Affordable Housing for PEI The province is investing $540,000 through the Housing Action Plan to stimulate the private development of 24 new affordable homes for seniors and families in western Prince Edward Island. “We are pleased with this private developer...
Home Together - Affordable Housing for PEI The province today announced that Habitat for Humanity is receiving $625,000 through the Housing Action Plan to build 25 homes that will make affordable home ownership a reality for more Island families. “We are pleased to invest in this...
Housing Action Plan supporting shelter solutions The provincial government is partnering with community organization, Blooming House, to open a women’s shelter in the Charlottetown area later this month as a winter pilot project. Blooming Housing will receive $60,000 from the...