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15 Apr, 4 tweets, 3 min read
#CityofTO purchases two buildings to create 334 homes with support services for people in need. News release: toronto.ca/news/city-of-t… #HousingTO #HousingTOprogress
Today, Mayor @JohnTory and the Honourable @HonAhmedHussen, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development and Minister Responsible for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) announced the first two Toronto locations under the Rapid Housing Initiative (RHI).
These sites will provide approx 334 homes with support services for people in need and will be ready for occupancy later this year. The creation of these new homes is an integral part of the HousingTO 2020-2030 Action Plan & the COVID-19 Housing and Homelessness Response Plan.
The first two locations are 877 Yonge St. & 222 Spadina Ave. Both will be dedicated to women, Indigenous residents, racialized groups, seniors, people with disabilities and people who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness and will offer support services to the tenants.

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