News Release

September 13, 2004

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Honourable Roy Cullen, Member of Parliament for Etobicoke North Announces Canada's support for Youth Without Shelter.

ETOBICOKE- Hon. Roy Cullen, Member of Parliament for Etobicoke North, on behalf of the Honourable Joseph Fontana, Minister of Housing and Labour, today announced approval of $2 million in funding through Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation's (CMHC) Shelter Enhancement Program for the expansion of Youth Without Shelter, located in Etobicoke North.

"This shelter expansion project is so vitally important to ensuring homeless youth have access to emergency shelter and the services required to help them succeed," said Etobicoke North MP Roy Cullen. "The Youth Without Shelter renovation and expansion is a good example of the Government of Canada's commitment to supporting those who are most in need in the community."

Since 1986, Youth Without Shelter has provided emergency, short-term accommodation and related supports to more than 10,000 homeless youth aged 16 to 24. With the help of public, private and not-for-profit partners, the facility also offers day programs, crisis intervention, educational programs, and community housing workers. The funding announced today will be used for a complete renovation of existing facilities, as well as a major expansion of the shelter to allow for the launch of a long term stay-in-school program.

For further information:

Fran Watt, Office Manager
Hon. Roy Cullen, P.C., M.P. Etobicoke North
(416) 747-6003