New support hub in Cannington for residents in need

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham has teamed up with community partners to open a support hub for local tenants, homeless residents and those at risk of homelessness in north Durham.

When: The hub will be open on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome.

Where: Allan’s Place, Durham Non-Profit Housing Corporation (100 McKay Street, Cannington in the Township of Brock).

Why: To increase access to community supports in north Durham. Services include income and employment support; counselling; service navigation; housing outreach and more.

Who: Durham Region Social Services and VHA Home Healthcare will be on site at Durham Non-Profit Housing Corporation to provide support to residents in need, supported by the North Durham Working Group under the Health, Homelessness and Housing (H3) Committee.

Note: This is the third support hub opened to support vulnerable residents during COVID-19—the other two hubs are located in Ajax and Oshawa. Visit durham.ca/CommunityResources to learn more about community resources available to those in need.

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For more information, please contact Corporate Communications.