Shelter villages for homeless opening in N.S. [Video]

New shelter villages built for people experiencing homelessness will open in several areas of Nova Scotia over the next few weeks.

The villages, which will be opening in Kentville, Dartmouth and Sydney, include 96 transitional housing units in total.

“Shelter villages provide more than just a roof over people’s heads. They also provide the services and supports people experiencing homelessness need to get on the path to permanent housing,” said Jill Balser, acting minister of Community Services in a news release Tuesday.

“These new communities are one innovative solution to addressing homelessness in Nova Scotia.”

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Kentville’s village, called Tiny Meadows shelter village, is located on Exhibition Street.

The province says residents will start moving into that village on Wednesday. The 20-unit community is operated by the Open Arms Resources Centre, which co-ordinates on-site services and supports for residents.

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