Gibbons Street Apartment
The County of Huron has made a commitment to build a 40-unit building in Goderich, Ontario. The Gibbons Street apartment building is designed to have a blend of socio-economic households to help foster an inclusive, diverse, and welcoming environment. The apartment will contain a mix of one and two-bedroom units; 30 of these units will be reserved for affordable housing and rent-geared-to-income uses and 10 of the units will be reserved for supportive housing uses. Individuals accessing the 10 supportive units will come from the County’s By-Name List (list of individuals experiencing homelessness) and in addition to housing, these tenants will also receive wrap around supports designed to assist with life stabilization.
Gibbons Street Development Quick Facts:
- Designed by Allan Avis Architects.
- Construction will begin in spring 2024.
- 40 units overall: 30 one-bedroom units and 10 two-bedroom units.
- Ten of the units will be reserved for supportive housing units.
- The contract for construction has been awarded to Bronnenco Construction Limited for $13,170,796.
- The building will be constructed on a site that was sold to the County of Huron from the Town of Goderich for $1.
- The High Performance Building Standard tool was used in the design of this building. This will result in a build that has a higher efficiency than the provincial standard.
- The building will have 8 barrier free units, which also exceeds the minimum standards.
- Funding continues to be sourced for this project.
Contribute to This Project!
Diamond Donors: Donations greater than $500,000
Diamond Donors recieve:
- Name on the Diamond Donors recognition plaque to be located at 211 Gibbons Street, Goderich Ontario.
- Co-operative press release and media outreach.
- Inclusion in Gibbons grand opening press release and media outreach.
- Invitation to ribbon-cutting ceremony and grand opening event of the Gibbons Street Apartment.
- Invitation to Donors event.
- “Big Cheque” photo-op with County of Huron representatives.
- Inclusion on a donors’ recognition page on the County of Huron’s website.
- Additional custom reciprocal agreements entertained.
- Tax receipt.
The County of Huron proudly works with donors to create custom reciprocal agreements for donations of $100,000 and above. For donations of $100,000 and above, please contact the Executive Assistant to the CAO and Warden, Kate Puska, at 519-524-8394 ext 3224 or kpuska [at] huroncounty [dot] ca.
Platinum Donors: Donations greater than $250,000
Platinum Donors receive:
- Name on the Platinum Donors recognition plaque at Gibbons Street
- Co-operative press release and media outreach
- Inclusion in Gibbons grand opening press release and media outreach
- Invitation to Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony and grand opening event of Gibbons Street
- Invitation to Donors event
- “Big Cheque” photo-op with County of Huron representatives
- Addition to a donors’ recognition page on the County of Huron’s website
- Additional custom reciprocal agreements entertained.
- Tax Receipt
The County of Huron proudly works with donors to create custom reciprocal agreements for donations of $100,000 and above. For donations of $100,000 and above, please contact the Executive Assistant to the CAO and Warden, Kate Puska, at 519-524-8394 ext 3224 or kpuska [at] huroncounty [dot] ca.
Gold Donors: Donations greater than $100,000
Gold donors receive:
- Name on the Gold Donors recognition plaque at Gibbons Street
- Co-operative press release and media outreach
- Inclusion in Gibbons grand opening press release and media outreach
- Invitation to Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony and grand opening event of Gibbons Street
- Invitation to Donors event
- “Big Cheque” photo-op with County of Huron representatives
- Addition to a donors’ recognition page on the County of Huron’s website
- Additional custom reciprocal agreements entertained.
- Tax Receipt
The County of Huron proudly works with donors to create custom reciprocal agreements for donations of $100,000 and above. For donations of $100,000 and above, please contact the Executive Assistant to the CAO and Warden, Kate Puska, at 519-524-8394 ext 3224 or kpuska [at] huroncounty [dot] ca.
Silver Donors: Donations greater than $25,000
Silver donors receive:
- Name on the Silver Donors recognition plaque at Gibbons Street
- Inclusion in Gibbons grand opening press release and media outreach
- Invitation to Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony and grand opening event of Gibbons Street
- “Big Cheque” photo-op with County of Huron representatives
- Addition to a donors’ recognition page on the County of Huron’s website
- Tax Receipt
For more information, please contact the Executive Assistant to the CAO and Warden, Kate Puska, at 519-524-8394 ext 3224 or kpuska [at] huroncounty [dot] ca.
Bronze Donors: Donations greater than $10,000
Bronze donors receive:
- Name on the Bronze Donors recognition plaque at Gibbons Street
- Inclusion in Gibbons grand opening press release and media outreach
- Invitation to Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony and grand opening event of Gibbons Street
- “Big Cheque” photo-op with County of Huron representatives
- Addition to a donors’ recognition page on the County of Huron’s website
- Tax Receipt
For more information, please contact the Executive Assistant to the CAO and Warden, Kate Puska, at 519-524-8394 ext 3224 or kpuska [at] huroncounty [dot] ca.
All Contributors
All contributors (donations greater than $20) receive:
- Invitation to Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony and grand opening event of Gibbons Street
- Tax Receipt
Bequeathments
Legacy giving to the County of Huron’s Gibbons Street project helps address housing and homelessness in the region and improves quality of life for your community.
Legacy donors can bequeath monetary donations by contacting the Treasury Department by contacting Marianne McIsaac at 519-524-8394 ext 3221. Use donation code “Gibbons”.
Community Fundraising Campaigns
Community fundraising campaigns are welcome for the Gibbon’s Street project. By leading a community fundraiser, you are helping to champion for affordable housing and homelessness solutions in Huron.
In-Kind Donations
The Gibbons Street project will require a variety of capital investments such as landscaping, furnishings, operational needs, and other supports. In-kind donations are accepted through prearranged agreement, must be of new materials, and meet the current requirements of the project.
In-kind donations receive the same benefits as monetary donations at the equivalent retail value.
Project Champions
Even if you are unable to support this project with a fianical contribution you can still contribute by being a champion for affordable housing and homelessness solutions in Huron.
Be Part of the Solution!
Be a champion for affordable housing and homelessness solutions in Huron
Visit www.Huroncounty.ca/housing to learn more!
Contact your local MP and MPP
Contact your local MP and/or MPP to let them that know that funding for affordable housing projects is important to you. Scroll down this page to access sample letters.
Donate Today!
For donations of $10,000 and above, please contact the Executive Assistant to the CAO and Warden, Kate Puska, at 519-524-8394 ext 3224 or kpuska [at] huroncounty [dot] ca.
Cheque/money orders can be made payable to Treasurer – County of Huron. Forward to County of Huron, Social Services Attention: Jayme Koskamp at 77722D London Road, RR 5, Clinton, ON N0M 1L0. “Gibbons” can be referenced in the cheque memo.
Credit card donations can be made through the Treasury Department by contacting Marianne McIsaac at 519-524-8394 ext 3221. Use donation code “Gibbons”.
Unfortunately, e-transfers cannot be accepted at this time. Please ensure a return address is included for tax receipt purposes.
Why should I help fund this project?
Healthy communities need robust housing ecosystems
The County of Huron knows that homelessness cannot be solved by applying temporary or band-aid solutions designed to assist only those individuals actively in crisis. We know that if we’re to be successful, we must address the entire Housing Continuum. The Housing Continuum represents the range of housing types available in a community. Healthy communities have a wide variety of adequate housing choices available that reflect the unique needs of the community.
Learn more about Huron’s Housing Contiuumn: https://connectedcountyofhuron.ca/housing-continuum
To help prevent and address homelessness
The County of Huron works alongside many community partners to prevent and adress homelessness in Huron County. Affordable housing developments, like the Gibbons Street development, directly impact the County’s ability to find housing solutiuons for individuals and families in crisis.
Learn more about what the County of Huron is doing to prevent and adress homlessness in the Be Part of the Solution brochure.
To support local experts in affordable housing development and management
County of Huron has a proven track record of building and managing affordable housing in Huron County. We currently own and maintain 415 rent-geared-to-income units and we have three new affordable housing developments currently underway, in various stages of development.
Because we need your help to make projects like these happen in our community
It’s takes an entire community, including multiple levels of government, multiple community stakeholders, and good neighbours like you, to make positive change in a community. By working together we can end homelessness in Huron County.
Contact Your MP and MPP
Contact your local MP and MPP to let them know that affordable housing and solutions to end homelessness are important to you.
Contact Your MPP
Hon. Lisa Thompson, MPP Huron-Bruce
408 Queen St.
P.O. Box 426
Blyth, ON N0M 1H0
Email: Lisa.Thompsonco@pc.ola.org
Contact Your MP
Ben Lobb, MP Huron-Bruce
30 Victoria Street
Goderich, Ontario
N7A 2R6
Email: Ben.lobb@parl.gc.ca
Other County of Huron Affordable Housing Developments
Bennett Street Triplexes
Two new triplexes have been developed on Bennett Street in Goderich. These triplexes were developed on an existing County housing site utilizing funds from the Ontario Priorities Housing Initiative, Social Services Relief Fund, and the County of Huron.
The triplexes are designed as per the County’s High Efficiency Building Standard(External link) and with a lens of accessibility for the main floor units.
Designed by Allan Avis Architects(External link) of Goderich.
Sanders Street Apartment
A 20-unit apartment building is currently under construction on Sanders Street in Exeter. This apartment building is being constructed on an existing County housing site utilizing funds from the Canada-Ontario Community Housing Initiative. It is anticipated to be complete by Summer 2024. Additional funding continues to be sourced to support this project.
Designed by Allan Avis Architects(External link) of Goderich.
Resources
Gibbons Street Guide
Learn more about the Gibbons Street Affordable Housing Development.
Housing Update Report
Learn more about Huron’s Housing Contiuumn and what the County of Huron is doing to ensure everyone has access to housing they can afford in the 2023 Housing Update Report.
Huron Heart to Home
Learn more about Huron Heart to Home and the ways Huron’s many supportive agencies and organizations are working togther in coordinated action to Be Part of the Solution to end homelessness.