Youth and young adults repair and refurbish Sask Housing units, gaining experience that will be valuable in their future careers, and giving vulnerable families an affordable, clean home to live in.
The interdependent Housing and Employment Initiative became a reality in 2019. Led by an experienced Site Supervisor/Mentor, the program offers employment opportunities to young people who are willing and able to work. Instead of paying a damage deposit up front, residents living at our Fusion 22 supported living apartment, families work in a “sweat equity” fashion, working with Action to Employment to pay their damage deposit and grow their savings.
Since the Action to Employment Construction Crew began, it has employed 11 Fusion 22 residents. The sweat equity creates a sense of investment for the parents and an understanding of home ownership responsibility, introduces young adults to various skills and trades that they may choose to pursue, and creates a “nest egg” for when the families are ready to move on.
The needs of children, youth and their families are the primary focus in the design and delivery of our programs and services.
