The Honourable Lisa Dempster, Minister Responsible for Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation, will make a significant funding announcement tomorrow (Wednesday, February 21) to help prevent and end homelessness. The event will take place at The Gathering Place, 172 Military Road, St. John’s, beginning at 11:00 a.m.

A technical briefing for media will be provided at 10:00 a.m. at The Gathering Place (Resource Room, Second Floor). Following the technical briefing a tour of The Gathering Place will take place at 10:30 a.m.

Media planning to attend are asked to pre-register via email (jmbowring@nlhc.ca) or telephone 709-724-3055.

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Media contacts
Jenny Bowring
Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation
709-724-3055
jmbowring@nlhc.nl.ca 

Krista Dalton
Children, Seniors and Social Development 
709-729-3768, 685-6492
kristadalton@gov.nl.ca