New 20-bed emergency shelter to open in Lower Sackville

The province has announced funding for a fourth emergency shelter that will open for people experiencing homelessness this winter.

In a news release Thursday, the province said it is providing$378,000 to support an emergency shelter in Lower Sackville.

The shelter will operate out of the St. Elizabeth Seton Churchin conjunction with theBeacon House Interfaith Society, which will provide staffing and support services.

Located at 125 Metropolitan Ave., the shelter will open early this month and operate in the evenings and overnight.

There will be 20 beds available for all genders.

"Having a safe and warm place for people to sleep at night makes our communities safer and more welcoming places for all," Karla MacFarlane, minister of community services, said in therelease Thursday.

"This funding and our partnership with Beacon House will also support those experiencing homelessness to connect with services."

Dartmouth shelter to open Monday

The province also said a new shelter in Dartmouth is expected to open on Monday. It will provide space for20men during the evening and overnight hours.It will be located at Christ Church at61 Dundas St.

The group 902 ManUp will provide staffing and support services at the Dartmouth shelter. The non-profit volunteer organization will provide on-site staffto connect clients to community-based services that could include access to housing supports, social workers and harm-reduction assistance. This shelter will have a perimeter security and set closing hours.

The group is also providing support services at a new40-bed emergency shelter that opened in Halifax in October.The provincially funded emergency shelter islocated at 2029 North Park St., facing the Halifax Common.

Amherst emergency shelter

Meanwhile, the province announced last week that it is providing $360,000 in funding for a new emergency shelter for Cumberland County.

A media release said the project is being done in partnership with municipal governments and community organizations.

The shelter is scheduled to open early this monthat the Crossroads Community Church at 155 Church St., in Amherst, thenews release said.

The shelter will provide 20 beds for all gendersand will operate as an evening and overnight shelter until April 30.

Staffing and support services will be provided by theCumberland Homelessness and Housing Support Association, also known as Cornerstone.