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Milton Transitional'Housing gets major shot in arm Nestled in a corner of Habitat Hal- ton's Milton ReStore last Thursday afternoon, Halton MPP Indira Nai- dearris offered her appreciation for the work of Milton Transitional Housing (MT H). Moments later, the agency's repre- sentatives had ample cause to re. turn that gratitude. In fact that was something of an understatement when Naidoo Harris officially announced that MTH would be receiving an Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) grant of $218,000 over the next three years. The funds will allow MTH to more than triple its number of temporary housing units â€" from three to 10. In addition, some of the money will go toward expanding services, in- creasing staff and covering opera- tional expenses. 'i know it's grey outside, but we've got some news that l'm sure is go- ing to warm us all up," beamed MTH Executive Director Donna Danielli just before Naidoo-Harris made the By Steve loBIanc CANADIAN CHAMPION STAFF announcement. Daniel“ and MTH Board Chair Ar- nold Huffman spoke about how their organization had three 'grad- uatlng clients” last year â€"â€" moving from temporary accommodations to longâ€"term housing â€" and how the grant will allow them to build on that success. MTH supporter before being elected last year, Naidoo-Harris de- scribed the group as a 'bridge' and 1ifeline'to those in need. Milton Transitional Housing's Arnold Huffman (far left) and Donna Danielli (far right) and Haiton MPP indira Naidoo-Harris accept‘an appreciation plaque from Bili Aiiison of the OntarbTriiliumfwndatibn. “tank/Cumin W muumuwuwmm Forme munuwnwmummwm. TIMED ONLINE AUCTION CLOSING ALL DAY APRIL 29TH, STARTING AT 9AM . O INDIE BUILDING & RENOVATION MATERIAL OIIINIGIPALEIIINPIEN'I’l-VEIIMS OWNEHWALEWN’IENT OLA'NIILANDSCAPEEIIIIIPHENT WEPain tSiL: “You make a difference in so many people's lives, so that our neigh- bours don't fall through the cracks," said the Halton MPP, who heard from MTH representatives that find- ing affordable housing in Halton can be particularly difficult for sinâ€" gle men and that MTH's temporary units are available to clients for any- where between six and 24 months. 'I can't think of a more deserving group (for funding) than you." Before thanking Naidoo-Harris and n wwwMyamauzfiomalma CALL: 519.837.0710 PUSLINCH LOCATION: M2HWX£3KMSOUTHOPHWÂ¥401 the OTF, Danielli mentioned how she had just spoken to a 22-year- old Milton man who though having a job was unable to afford first and last month's rent for an apartment and that these funds will allow her organization to help people like him. "To be able to go from three to 10 units now is incredible," added Huff- man, who noted how MTH has an abundance’ of great volunteers and that Habitat Halton has been a sarong supporter Through the donation of both office space and phone/Internet access at the Milton ReStore. Also on hand for the announce- ment was OTF Halton-Peel grant review board member Bill Allison, who echoed Naidoo+larris‘ senti- ments. “Groups like this (MT H) help make your community a healthier, more vibrant place. This group has so much potential." Steve LeBIanc can be reached at sle- blanc@miltoncanadianchampion. com. MWWWI Mummh 1/4m-Price 00mm