Lighthouse’s financial situation remains foggy
Months after the Lighthouse shelter in North Battleford said it would be forced to close if the province didn’t change its funding policies, the emergency shelter still has not found a solution to its financial troubles.
Jeff Redakop of the Saskatchewan Ministry of Social Services said the ministry has been working with the Lighthouse to come up with a long-term funding solution, but have yet to decide on a strategy.
“We’ve been having some very encouraging conversations with the Lighthouse,” he said. “We’ve been certainly working toward longer term solutions and I’m encouraged by the conversations we’ve had so far.”
Redakop said the province is currently performing an evaluation of the clients at the Lighthouse, both in North Battleford and Saskatoon, to identify the types of services provided, the specific needs of individuals, and the responsibilities of the ministries involved.