Assisted Living Southwestern Ontario (ALSO) needs funds to update one of its Windsor locations.
The organization has started a fundraising campaign to raise $300,000 to replace the HVAC system at its Sandwich Street Supportive Housing site.
ALSO explained the upgrade will lower operational costs, boost energy efficiency, reduce maintenance needs, and enhance the comfort and overall living conditions for residents.
“We are not just providing housing at Sandwich Street; we are providing a home to twenty-nine people in desperate need of comfort. As supportive housing providers, it is imperative that we be able to take care of the home that is the centerpiece for stability, support, and hope, for people who were previously experiencing homelessness," read a statement from ALSO.
The campaign is starting with a $10,000 donation from the Saint Elizabeth Foundation.
“ALSO stepped up to host Journey Home Hospice at a critical time, offering a community-based, safe place to receive care for people experiencing homelessness and structural vulnerability at the end of life. This collaboration reflects what’s possible when we come together for a shared purpose, and we hope to see the community rally around this vital cause," added Fr. Dr. Matthew Durham, DMin, Executive Director of Hospice Palliative Care and Community Development at the Saint Elizabeth Foundation.
People can donate by calling 519-969-8188, ext. 246, or by emailing crystlebutler@alsogroup.org.