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At the holiday season, the SHDM decided to pay tribute to the community sector with which it collaborates on a daily basis. The SHDM is therefore pleased to make an additional donation to the organization Grossesse-Secours.

In fact, donations were made to three organizations chosen by our employees. The SHDM then launched a call for votes from the general public to determine which of these organizations would receive an additional donation. It was through video clips that it was possible to learn more about the mission of the selected organizations.

« The SHDM’s impact on the reality of Montrealers is a source of accomplishment for our team and we wanted to pass on, through these video clips and donations, values that inspire us on a daily basis. It was also important to us to highlight and promote organizations that work for Montreal families » explained Nancy Shoiry, Managing Director of the SHDM.

There is still time to discover the organizations chosen by our employees:
– Grossesse-Secours: https://www.grossesse-secours.org
– Pause Famille: https://www.pausefamille.org
– Carrefour Parenfants: https://www.carrefourparenfants.org/

DID YOU KNOW THAT…
Are you looking for a community resource for yourself or a loved one, or would you like to become a volunteer? Consult the interactive 211 service map to find the ideal organization: https://www.211qc.ca/en/directory/montreal 

During this festive time of the year, the SHDM wishes to highlight the generosity of its employees and pay tribute to the organizations in the community they work with on a daily basis. As such, donations has been made to three community organizations chosen by our employees: Carrefour Parenfants, Grossesse-Secours and Pause Famille.

Now it’s up to you to participate! Whether you are a SHDM tenant, an owner of an Accès Condos accredited unit, one of our partners, a Montrealer interested in housing affordability and urban issues or quite a citizen who wishes to contribute to supporting a community organization, we invite you to join our community and vote.

Watch the video clips to discover the organizations and their representatives and vote before January 10, 2020 to choose who will receive an additional donation from the SHDM.

TO VOTE – Thank you all for your participation and happy holidays!

The Société d’habitation et de développement de Montréal (SHDM) has been mandated by Ville de Montréal to carry out a pre-feasibility study to guide and oversee the development of the southern portion of Îlot Voyageur.

The SHDM’s mandate includes the development of a functional program and budget, a preliminary project and a technical pre-feasibility analysis, the definition of new zoning with the borough of Ville-Marie as well as a call for expressions of interest for the development of the southern portion of Îlot Voyageur.

« The SHDM has acquired unique expertise in the development of urban sites, adapting its interventions to each situation and the specific needs of the neighbourhood. The mandate given today by Ville de Montréal will enable us to get involved in an area that we know well. The Îlot Voyageur project will undoubtedly be a key component of the Quartier latin and we are very pleased to be part of it, » stated Nancy Shoiry, Executive Director of the SHDM.

Due to its outstanding location, close to the Berri-UQAM metro station, the Grande Bibliothèque, the Université du Québec à Montréal, the concert halls and Parc Émilie-Gamelin, this site is ideal for contributing to Ville de Montréal’s social and affordable housing objectives. The upcoming project could also form a civic hub with Ville-Marie Borough Hall, the Borough’s Citizens’ Services and administrative offices as well as a hub of administrative offices.

A newcomer on the Griffintown landscape, the mixed project located at the corner of Guy and Ottawa streets—including the Accès Condos accredited project H3C, the address of families and first-time buyers, as well as L’Habitation 21 and L’Habitation 22, the two housing cooperatives—has already changed the neighbourhood’s silhouette. It is now preparing to welcome more than 300 new households that will contribute to the development of this neighbourhood.

The developer of the Nouveau Havre inc. project has given us confirmation of the progress of the project:

• H3C accredited Accès Condos project: With the final stages of finishing the units now under way, the last phase will focus on the common spaces, the installation of French (all-glass) doors leading to the balconies and the development of the private terraces. The owners will gradually move into their units during the month of June.
• L’Habitation 22 NPO co-housing project: Delivered to Socam in May. The final stages of finishing the common spaces and inspection are currently under way.
• L’Habitation 21 NPO co-housing project: The waterproofing of the building envelope has been completed since January, and the brick has already been completed on the north and west façades. The metal exterior claddings will be installed after that. Plumbing and electricity have been completed, while cabinetry and ceramics are progressing from floor to floor.
• Common inner courtyard: Although the weather has been very changeable, the landscaping and development of the inner courtyard, including stone surfaces and greenery, will begin during the month of May.

Surrounded by several lots that were developed in recent years by private developers, this community and affordable project is adjacent, on either side, to two parks and to a future public square facing rue Ottawa.

In collaboration with many partners, private or institutional owners such as the SHDM, Projet Logement Montréal (PLM) has already enabled more than 300 people to get off the streets.

This program, created by La Maison du Père, the Welcome Hall Mission, the Old Brewery Mission and Accueil Bonneau, is part of the Housing First movement. « The idea is super-simple and it goes like this: to get people off the street, you have to give them… housing, » wrote Patrick Lagacé in a column entitled « Renaître », published last Sunday in La Presse+.

Patrick met with Michel, who is benefiting from the PLM program and who opened his door to Patrick out of gratitude to all those who have « helped him over all those years ». The columnist’s perspective is insightful, informative and supported by a wealth of information.

A column worth reading that once again confirms the value of the collaborative efforts of the SHDM and PLM.

• READ PATRICK LAGACÉ’S COLUMN « RENAITRE » (in French only)
• DISCOVER THE PROJET LOGEMENT MONTRÉAL (PLM)

 

Image source: La Presse

Identifying the homelessness situation in a targeted way is recognized as one of the best practices for addressing the homelessness problem. Knowing the changing number of homeless people as well as the changing characteristics of this population make it possible to develop appropriate responses. The results of the population count taken last spring and released this week are therefore of the utmost importance.

« These results show us that homelessness can strike at any age and has more than one face, » explained Carl Bond, Director of Property Management at the SHDM and a member of the Board of Directors of the Mouvement pour mettre fin à l’itinérance à Montréal (MMFIM). « It is also clear that access to affordable housing is key to collectively addressing the homelessness situation and trying to put an end to it, » he added.

Residential stability programs and the availability of safe, affordable housing are part of the SHDM’s mission to meet the various housing needs of Montrealers. The data collected through the population count is extremely important to ensure that our projects for people who are—or at risk of becoming—homeless are as appropriate and relevant as possible.

Consult the chart summarizing the highlights of the 2018 homelessness count by clicking here.

Consult the MMFIM article published in La Presse+ on Friday, March 29, 2019 by clicking here.

 

Image source: https://www.mmfim.ca/les-resultats-du-denombrement-2018-a-montreal/