332 Brunswick Street was recently purchased by the John Howard Society to be turned into a shelter. (Google Maps)
The province’s capital city is getting a much needed out-of-the-cold shelter this winter for those experiencing homelessness.
The provincial government is working closely with the John Howard Society of Fredericton and the the Downtown Community Health Centre on the project.
Joan Kingston with the Health Centre says the new shelter is part of a long term plan to address chronic homelessness.
The John Howard Society has purchased a building at 332 Brunswick Street to be used as the shelter.
It will be operated by volunteers and staff from the Downtown Community Health Centre.
First, the space needs minor renovations, but is expected to be open soon.
For now, St. Paul’s United Church will offer a warming centre.
Social Development Minister Dorothy Shephard says over the past 18 months, homelessness has reached an all time high in Fredericton.
