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The Province of Manitoba is addressing a need for long-term housing for women and children affected by family violence by designating 50 affordable housing units throughout the city.

They are partnering with Wahbung Abinoonjiiag Inc. to help facilitate the program and to identify people for the units. No extra funding was announced on Monday by the government to help cover costs.

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Fedja Redzepovic, the manager of housing and development for Wahbung Abinoonjiiag, said this helps fills a big need within the community but more is needed.

“We have a few hundred people waiting to access affordable and safe housing, so this is just scratching the surface,” he said. “Needs are great and it’s getting wilder and wilder out there.”

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The housing units will be used to provide safe lodgings for those trying to escape an abusive relationship and help them transition back into the world. The locations of the units will not be released to help ensure security for the women and children.