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SHDM signs an agreement with CMHC and City of Montreal to renovate its buildings
At a press conference held this morning, the SHDM, the federal government and the City of Montréal announced the signing of an agreement to make major investments in all SHDM affordable housing buildings.
The Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Member of Parliament for Laurier–Sainte-Marie, alongside Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion and Member of Parliament for Hochelaga announced a $69 million financial commitment from the federal government for a portfolio agreement under the National Housing Co-Investment Fund (NHCF) with the City of Montréal and the SHDM. By the end of 2028, the City of Montreal will be providing $4.6 million to $12.6 million.
The federal representatives were joined by Mr. Benoit Dorais, Vice-President of the Executive committee of the City of Montreal, responsible for housing, real estate strategy and legal affairs and Johanne Brunet, Chair of the SHDM Board of Directors.
»These investments are part of the SHDM’s renovation strategy to improve the safety and quality of life of tenants, in keeping with our values of affordability, accessibility and sustainable development » said Johanne Brunet, Chair of the SHDM Board of Directors.
For Nancy Shoiry, Executive Director of SHDM, »this agreement will allow SHDM to complete $92 million of work over eight years on all of our residential buildings, while maintaining affordable rents ».
By the end of 2028, more than 380 affordable residential buildings, representing more than 4,700 units, will undergo renovations or interventions aimed at energy efficiency, greenhouse gas emission reduction, accessibility or safety. The SHDM will invest a minimum of $10.4 million in these renovations.
The SHDM is financially autonomous from the City of Montréal and does not receive any public funding for its operations.
Photo : Bernard Brault / CNW
Acquisition of two residential buildings
Société d’habitation et de développement de Montréal (SHDM) is pleased to announce the acquisition of two buildings, ensuring the long-term affordability of 79 housing units in the boroughs of Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie and Montréal-Nord.
Better understanding the SHDM with the 2021 annual report
We are pleased to share with you the SHDM’s interactive 2021 annual report (available only in french).
Reflecting the orientations of our 2021-2024 strategic plan, this report presents the main achievements of the year and helps you better understand our mission: to create affordable and sustainable living environments.
Discover, through those who make the SHDM or use its services, how it contributes to the development of responsible real estate in Montréal.
You can view the short version of the report with the summarized financial data or the long version with the detailed financial report.
At the side of the elderly people
Today is the World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. The SHDM underlines the importance of taking care of the most vulnerable, to act against isolation and abuse.
That’s why the SHDM is collaborating with the SPVM and various community organizations to the »Visiter une personne aînée isolée » in its Autonomie+ buildings, for an autonomous clientele aged 55 and over. Throughout the month of June, outreach workers and SPVM socio-community agents will go door-to-door in 9 buildings, to raise awareness among tenants about the fight against abuse, fraud and theft. They will refer tenants who need it to the appropriate resources for personalized follow-up.
Together, let’s act for the good treatment of the elderly people!
The Elder Mistreatment Helpline (LAAA), a useful resource
Picture: Charlotte Pont, outreach worker at Chez-Nous de Mercier-Est with SPVM officer Scalzo (poste quartier 48), during a visit to the tenants of the Hector-Vinet, an Autonomie+ building of the SHDM.
Stronger together this Mother's Day !
The SHDM is pleased to support Stronger together this Mother’s Day, a Mères avec pouvoir‘s campaign.
As we celebrate Mother’s Day on Sunday, we invite you to (re)discover this organization that aims to promote the optimal development and well-being of low- and moderate-income single mothers and their child(ren) to ensure their social and professional integration. Mères avec pouvoir facilitates the progress of women through access to transitional social housing , community and individual support and a place in a daycare for their children.
You too can be part of the success stories of these women.
Happy Mother’s Day to all mothers !