Joeys Home for people with disabilities gets funding for expansion, upgrades – Edmonton [Video]

A permanent supportive housing project named after Edmonton icon Joey Moss is receiving funding to add five new units and to renovate its north-central care facility.

The provincial government is contributing $340,000 to Joey’s Home through the Affordable Housing Partnership Program (AHPP). Funding under this program is cost-matched by the federal government under the National Housing Strategy bilateral agreement.

The AHPP has partners in the public, non-profit and private sectors work together to create affordable housing solutions that are customized to meet local needs.

Joey’s Home is a Winnifred Stewart Association permanent supportive housing project for people with disabilities located on 111th Avenue and 132nd Street in Edmonton. It opened in 2007, with a mission to help individuals with diverse abilities access the supports they need. Moss himself was a long-time resident.

The money will fund five new units set to open in 2025, meaning Joey’s Home will have 17 specialized housing units for individuals …