New federal funding for homelessness

The federal government has launched a request for proposals to identify two organizations to administer HPS Rural and Remote Homelessness funding and Aboriginal Homelessness funding in Saskatchewan. From April 1, 2013, to March 31, 2014, the chosen organizations will distribute over $1.6 million in the targeted funding to other organizations in Saskatchewan for the development of housing and support services. The application deadline is Oct. 31, 2012. As well, the Food Banks of Saskatchewan is receiving $137,120 in funding through the Rural and Remote Homelessness funding stream to purchase a refrigerated truck to transport perishable foods to 18 community food banks.