North Central Family Centre launches campaign to support affordable housing
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North Central Family Centre launched a capital campaign to offset the remaining balance of the affordable housing complex and community hub that will open later this year.
The North Central Family Centre launched a capital campaign called ‘Hopes and Dreams’ to fundraise for the remaining balance of the 30 new affordable housing complex and community hub.
The co-chair of the capital campaign said the housing complex is more than just a building and organizers need some help getting to the finish line.
“We need to raise $4 million,” said Doug McNair. “From individuals to businesses, the community and from some fundraising activities and events. The good news is we secured $8.5 million worth of grants … this is a $12-million investment in North Central.”
On April 3, federal ministers attended a funding announcement at the construction site of the new North Central Family Centre housing complex and community hub.
“This is a very exciting project, and it is supported by $6.6 million through the (federal) rapid housing initiative,” said Minister of Indigenous Services Canada Patty Hajdu in a previous story.
In addition to the campaign announcement, the organization also revealed a new name. The executive director for the North Central Family Centre said the new name is Orange Buffalo Lodge.
“We got (the name) at a sweat (ceremony) out at Carry The Kettle,” said Kim Wenger. “Orange is a colour (of) protection so it’s supposed to be a safe colour. It stands to protect the people who (will) live here. Buffalo is a provider of all things (such as) food, shelter and clothing. Lodge is a place for people to gather and heal.”
Saskatchewan Minister of Social Services, who was present at the announcement, said this is an important project that will provide nurturing in a safe environment.
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