It was a battle of users versus use at a recent Woodlands County Council meeting about a supportive housing facility planned for Fort Assiniboine.
On April 15, Praise Abraham, the founder and director of Bridge to Care, and two other organization members presented to Woodlands County Council about their plans to open a multi-unit, supportive housing facility at 19 State Avenue (the old Trident building) in Fort Assiniboine. Back in late 2020, the Municipal Planning Commission (MPC) approved the development, but a recent newspaper interview with Mr. Abraham confused some members of the council, resulting in the request for a meeting.
Bridge to Care is accredited through the Canadian Accreditation Council and is a non-profit healthcare organization. It provides support services to people of all ages, including seniors, children with disabilities, and individuals with developmental disabilities. They also offer transportation services to help clients reach care and work a