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"Y" RESIDENCE MISSION STATEMENT:
To provide single, low-income adult men and women with safe, affordable, permanent housing and temporary accommodations for single men and women who require emergency shelter and who are able to live independently.
McDougall STREET RESIDENCE OPENED DECEMBER 1, 1989: The residence at 1101 McDougall was built as a result of the need for permanent housing for low-income men and women in our community. It was found that the majority of persons who were being accommodated at the old YMCA Residence on Pellissier Street, which was founded in the 1920's, were not being housed temporarily. Rather, they were residing on a permanent because of the lack of affordable housing. Some residents of the old YMCA on Pellissier Street had lived at the "Y" for over 10 years.
The old residence was in need of repairs and it was decided to build a new residence with financial assistance from the provincial Ministry of Housing.
The McDougall site was opened on December 1, 1989. Built by Roko Construction Ltd., the architect was Joe Passa. The six-floor apartment building was constructed with 70 bachelor suites and 5 two-bedroom suites for permanent housing, 5 of which are dedicated as accessible units, with tenants who are provided with 24 hour care from the Association for Persons with Physical Disabilities, who have a on-site office which is staffed 24 hours per day, and 5 "emergency" bachelor suites for a total of 80 units. 90%
of the first residents at 1101 McDougall had to be moved from the old Pellissier Street Residence in one day. A strict timetable with a move-out schedule and move-in schedule was set up in advance and co-ordinated by staff at the Pellissier Street site and the McDougall site. All residents were issued with a chair, drapes, shower curtain, cutlery, dishes, draining board, a small carpet, mattress, mattress protector, garbage can and a broom on arrival at their new apartment at McDougall. These items were issued on a one-time-only basis to assist in the transition process.
DOUGALL STREET RESIDENCE OPENED ON MAY 1, 1995: The residence at 455 Dougall was also built as a result of the need for permanent housing for low-income single men and women in our community. It was opened on May 1, 1995, built by Marathon Construction Ltd. and the architect was John Hreno. The Dougall residence also has six floors with 56 one bedroom apartments, 5 of which are dedicated as accessible units, with tenants who are provided with 24 hour care from the Association for Persons with Physical Disabilities, who use one additional unit as an office which is staffed 24 hours per day. The McDougall and Dougall residences are classed as adult buildings and occupancy is denied to persons under 16 years of age.
PRESENT DAY:
Both buildings presently receive funding from the City of Windsor, under a new department of Social Housing. We also receive small funding from Windsor Social Services under a support to daily living programme, which enables us to provide counselling.
EMERGENCY SHELTER:
Our emergency shelter component, consisting of five completely furnished bachelor suites is presently utilized to capacity, with referrals on a daily basis from social service agencies, hospitals and self-referrals. These units are available on a temporary basis only and are operated under The Innkeepers Act. We maintain a strict "Zero Tolerance Policy" for behaviour regarding all temporary guests and a Code of Conduct and Rules of Behaviour must be signed prior to registration.
Contact Us
1101 McDougall Street – Windsor, ON - N9A 1M2
Tel:
(519) 253-3666 - Fax: (519) 253-8513
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