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flag Brantford is converting a former retirement home into a 50-bed emergency shelter by October 2026 to combat rising homelessness.

flag 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. flag The city bought the 1.95-hectare site for $11.5 million. flag 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. flag Co-locating services like shelter intake and housing support aims to improve coordination and reduce barriers. flag SOAR urges provincial funding for critical supports like substance use treatment and permanent housing.

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