Aispomm'ohsiiksi Housing Program for Indigenous Adults and Youth
3620000
AB
Permanent Rental
Urban
50
DESCRIPTION
Aispomm'ohsiiksi provides supportive, stable, affordable and culturally safe Indigenous housing. Aispomm'ohsiiksi contributes to housing stability for Indigenous peoples promoting healing and wellness. The program assists Indigenous women transitioning from our transitional housing program, women being released from federal prison and parole expiry, and adults and youth involved in restorative justice. In addition to providing stable housing for singles, the program supports the reunifications of families. Ongoing community and cultural supports are provided to meet the level of support required to contribute to housing retention.
DETAILS
Affordability Framework
Rent-Geared-to-Income.
Target Completion Date
N/A
Populations Served
Indigenous
Total Project Cost
3620000
Total Units
50
Affordable Units
50
Project Funding
Funding Required
300,000 for 12 months of subsidy for 50 singles and families.
Funds Raised
We currently have a 412k contract with Reaching Home that supports our transitional housing program and assistance for women with damage deposits and first months rent. We are in negotiations with a funder around women leaving correctional facilities - total has not been defined. We are funding raising for further development of second stage housing.
Use of funds
We are seeking subsidy support for approximately 50 singles and families to assist with with affordable rental units based on rent-geared-to-income to a maximum of $500.00 per household monthly.
Human Impact Story
A young lady arrived at Dana's House and was resistant to the program and culture. As she continued through the program she became more engaged in skills, Elders and cultural programming. She began to focus on past trauma, and her reluctance to connect to her culture. She began to understand how her past created her criminal justice issues. She came from a destructive relationship with her family members, began to set boundaries and improved the relationship through confidence and using her voice. As she began to heal, she felt more confident and returned to work. She successful transitioned to her own home and worked.
