Westwinds Communities is pleased to announce an increase in the Rental Assistance Benefit (RAB) program.
RAB provides modest income households with financial assistance for rental payments.
Rent-Supplement-Program.pdf (westwindscommunities.ca)
Government of Alberta provides additional funds for Rental Assistance Benefit program in the Foothills
Westwinds Communities and The Town of Okotoks are pleased to announce that the Government of Alberta has generously provided additional funds for rent supplement benefits for the 2023–2024 fiscal year.
“With this boost in funding, more of our community members can benefit from valuable rental assistance benefits,” says Mayor Thorn, Town of Okotoks. “It’s another step in providing essential supports to individuals and families to secure quality, stable housing.”
Churches Collaborate with Westwinds Communities to Establish Financial Emergency Fund
St. Andrews United Church (De Winton), United Church in the Valley (Diamond Valley), and Okotoks United Church, together forming the Outreach and Social Justice Team, have joined forces with Westwinds Communities to create a crucial Financial Emergency Fund. This collaborative initiative aims to address the pressing need for affordable housing in the region and support individuals and families facing financial crises that jeopardize their housing security.