Niagara Region to open new temporary, housing focused shelter in St. Catharines

October 24, 2023

Niagara Region continues to make important progress on providing housing supports to people experiencing homelessness in Niagara.

Niagara Region is establishing a temporary, housing focused, 50-bed modular shelter at 29 Riordon St.

Operational in early 2024, the site will remain open for approximately two years while a permanent, year-round shelter is established, in a location yet to be determined.

Modular housing units provide a unique and rapid solution that allows the Region to advance recommendations made in a recent shelter capacity review. 

The decision to build on this location is based on several important factors, like zoning. Access to transit and support services for clients also make this neighbourhood ideal.

This site is determined to be safe and at an appropriate distance from other vulnerable populations.

Learn more about the temporary housing shelter.

Media contact

Peter Criscione
Niagara Region
289-668-7802
peter.criscione@niagararegion.ca

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