Provincial government to remove funded services from the Lighthouse in Saskatoon
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The provincial government announced on Thursday morning its plans to pull funding and remove multiple services from the Lighthouse in Saskatoon.
The provincial government announced on Thursday morning its plans to pull funding and remove multiple services from The Lighthouse in Saskatoon.
On the Jon Gormley show on CKOM, Social Services Minister Gene Makoswky said that in discussions with local MLAs and community leaders, the decision was made to discontinue homeless assistance services at the facility after concern was stressed about the model of the Lighthouse.
“We have to do this right. We have to do a reasonable transition going forward. We have a lot of (supported living centres) in the Saskatoon area that offers these services. We will continue to offer these services, it just won’t be at the Lighthouse.”
Makowsky said that taking care of the homeless population is of the most importance. Moving those services to something such as a wellness centre is a possibility.
Lighthouse president Jerome Hepfner said that on behalf of the Lighthouse, they were disappointed with the announcement on Thursday.
“We had no warning and are expecting to discuss with the ministries of social service and health, the services that will remain available at the Lighthouse and the path forward,” said Hepfner.
“Our concern is for Saskatoon’s homeless people, and we will work with our partners and the Saskatoon Tribal Council or any other organization where services might be moved to ensure that homeless shelter services are maintained and that the transition is as smooth as possible.”
Hepfner adds there are many caring and dedicated people helping the city’s homeless.
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