Souls Harbour opens new affordable housing for women, children in Nova Scotia
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A new affordable housing project has officially opened its doors along Nova Scotia's eastern shore to help women and children who are at risk of becoming homeless.
A new affordable housing project has officially opened its doors along Nova Scotia’s eastern shore to help women and children who are at risk of becoming homeless.
Souls Harbour Rescue Mission says the new oceanside property not only offers housing security to 12 families but a bright future.
Staff trudged through the wind and rain on Monday to help move the families into their homes, lifting boxes and stacking dishes in their new apartments.
“We have young single moms with kids, we have older moms with older kids, we have senior citizens, we have single ladies, a lot of different backgrounds and a lot of different stories that brought them to wherever they are in this life,” says Chief Operating Officer Cherry Laxton.
Souls Harbour broke ground on the development a little over a year ago after receiving funds through the federal rapid housing initiative.
Laxton says for many the day was filled with mixed emotions.
“There’s a lot of excitement, but there’s also some tears of joy and just trepidation about moving out into a new space,” says Laxton. “Some of them have been living in shared accommodation for the last few months.”
A director with Souls Harbour says for the women and kids now housed in the apartment building the future looks bright.