TO Prosperity: Toronto Poverty Reduction Strategy

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Toronto was a pioneer in implementing a Housing First approach that is
now standard practice across North America.
Toronto had one of the first Rent Banks in North America and in 2014 it
helped 741 individuals and families stay housed.
The Homemakers and Nurses Services Program provides services such as
light housekeeping, shopping and meal preparation to more than 2,600
low-income individuals who need assistance with daily living activities to
help them stay in their homes.
Toronto Renovates will provide $5 million for the repair of rooming houses
in 2015/16.
To date, 655 affordable homes have been built on surplus City lands.
In 2014, through the implentation of the City’s Official Plan Housing and
Rental Protection policies, the construction of 140 affordable rental housing
units was secured, in addition to the replacement of 157 units slated for
demolition through the redevelopment process.
The Putting People First report launched a City commitment of $865 million
over 10 years for Toronto Community Housing capital repairs. The Close the
Housing Gap campaign, with 46 national, provincial and local organizations,
endorsed its call for the federal and provincial governments to match the
City’s commitment.
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