Government to invest about $500K in YWCA Prince Albert youth housing supports

The Saskatchewan Ministry of Justice is putting more than $125,000 a year into YWCA Prince Albert for the next four fiscal years to support youth who need a safe, supervised place to live.

“Supporting the YWCA Prince Albert reflects the government’s commitment to ensuring that youth involved with the justice system have access to a safe and supervised living environment to support them in addressing offending behavior,” Justice Minister and Attorney General Tim McLeod, K.C. said. “Investing in safe shelters and essential supports promotes stronger, more resilient communities where everyone has the opportunity to rebuild and thrive.”

The province said the funding will help the YWCA provide youth aged 12 to 17 with a safe living environment and connect them to education, employment, and mental health and substance misuse services.

“The YWCA Prince Albert plays a vital role in providing safety, dignity and hope to people in vulnerable situations,” YWCA Prince Albert CEO Donna Brooks said. “This funding will help us continue delivering life-changing services that protect and empower individuals to move forward, so that we can ultimately end homelessness in Saskatchewan.”