The Federal government has committed to making a major contribution towards saving Boyle Street Community Services new downtown facility.
It was announced today that Ottawa will contribute $21 million of the $45 million needed in funding for the support centre.
Edmontonians experiencing homelessness and poverty will receive multiple levels of service within the new 75,000-square-foot facility.
Community members cheer at the announcement
Boyle Street closed the doors on its previous location which was aging on Sept. 30, 2023 with its lease set to expire.
The community agency has since beem offering temporary services and programs through five temporary locations which include the Bissel Centre East, Co-lab and the Mercer Building.
The new site is slated to open its doors in late 2024 and has been named the Okimaw Peyesew Kamik, which translates to King Thunderbird Centre in the Cree language and is situated two block from the original centre in Edmonton’s downtown.
The funds will come from the Green and inclusive Community Buildings program through the Government of Canada which a portion of the program being designated to support Indigenous groups in urban centres.
Boyle Street is contributing $24 million of the fund needed through its capital campaign.
Edmonton Mayor Amarjeet Sohi thanked federal minister Randy Boissonnault for his advocacy and Boyle Street for its continued hard work and efforts.
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