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Brantford is converting a former retirement home into a 50-bed emergency shelter by October 2026 to combat rising homelessness.
Brantford is transforming the former Fox Ridge retirement home into a homelessness hub, with a 50-bed emergency shelter set to open by October 1, 2026, followed by transitional and affordable housing.
The city bought the 1.95-hectare site for $11.5 million.
SOAR Community Services supports the plan, calling it essential to address a growing homeless population that rose from about 200 to 610 in five years.
Co-locating services like shelter intake and housing support aims to improve coordination and reduce barriers.
SOAR urges provincial funding for critical supports like substance use treatment and permanent housing.
Brantford está convirtiendo una antigua casa de retiro en un refugio de emergencia de 50 camas para octubre de 2026 para combatir el aumento de personas sin hogar.