House of Hope Faces Closure

House of Hope, a vital supportive housing program for 48 formerly unsheltered individuals, faces closure in November after provincial funding of $1.37 million expired, sparking a bitter standoff between city hall and the provincial government over who should pay to keep it running. Minister Rob Flack insists the program falls under municipal responsibility, urging London to justify why it’s not a top priority. Mayor Josh Morgan counters that city funds are already stretched thin, with $2.7 million previously pledged over two years — any more would mean cutting other essential services. While Ontario recently boosted London’s homelessness funding by $21 million annually, the mayor says rising costs and persistent challenges remain. Crucially, the original funding came from Health Ministry dollars, which ended separately — and the Homelessness Prevention Program doesn’t automatically absorb that gap. The city is now negotiating with Health Ministry officials to reframe House of Hope as a healthcare-driven model to secure continued support. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/bccd618346c4577b