#CityofTO accelerates 150 new supportive housing opportunities as part of updated COVID-19 Housing and Homelessness Response Plan. News release: http://toronto.ca/news/city-of-toronto-accelerates-150-new-supportive-housing-opportunities-as-part-of-updated-covid-19-housing-and-homelessness-response-plan/

Today, City Council approved the 24-Month COVID-19 Housing and Homelessness Response Plan – Update. The report outlines how the City can accelerate 150 new supportive housing opportunities for people experiencing homelessness within 8-10 weeks through existing operating funding.

It also outlines that a further 510 housing opportunities could be created within 10 to 12 weeks if there is an immediate commitment of $12.24 million annually from the federal and provincial governments for operating funding.

The actions outlined in the 24-Month COVID-19 Housing and Homelessness Response Plan – Update are part of the HousingTO 2020-2030 Action Plan, a comprehensive blueprint to assist more than 341,000 people with a focus on creating permanent housing solutions.

More information about the HousingTO 2020-2030 Action Plan is available at http://toronto.ca/community-people/community-partners/affordable-housing-partners/housingto-2020-2030-action-plan/