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Photo details – left to right: Bob Mullin, Warden, Hastings County Chris Malette, MP for Bay of Quinte Tamara Kleinschmidt, Executive Director, MFRC Linda Blanchette, Board Chair, MFRC

Federal government investing $2.2 million to reduce Veteran homelessness in Quinte

By Katie Sherratt Nov 10, 2025 | 12:28 PM

The federal government is partnering with the Corporation of the County of Hastings by investing over $2.2 million to support Veterans in Hastings County.

Bay of Quinte MP Chris Malette presented the good news in Hastings County Council Chambers on Monday morning.

Hastings County is acting as the organizing and oversight body while the Military Family Resource Centre (MFRC) at CFB Trenton will use their expertise to administer the program.

This project will help Veterans experiencing or at imminent risk of homelessness, and their families find safe and stable housing and remain housed while receiving personalized supports that meet their unique needs. By combining housing search assistance, financial support, and wrap-around services, this initiative will help Veterans in the community find both immediate and long-term housing stability.

Veterans and their families will receive assistance infinding and furnishing their homes, securing first and last-month rent, and accessing rent supplements that make housing more affordable. Veterans will also have access toresources for health, employment, and other needs, helping them maintain a safe, stable place to call home.

Officials with the MFRC say the funding is welcome news and is both very flexible while being large enough to address a wide range of needs. Over the past year alone, the MFRC has been assisting two dozen local Veterans who were homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.

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“Veterans have served our country with dedication, and it’s our responsibility to ensure they have a safe place to call home. This investment will provide the housing and supports they need to build stability and thrive in their communities.”

Chris Malette, Member of Parliament for Bay of Quinte on behalf of the Honourable Gregor Robertson, Minister of Housing and Infrastructure and Minister responsible for Pacific Economic Development Canada

“The Trenton MFRC is honoured to partner with Hastings County and the Government of Canada to play a role in impacting the Veteran community in such a profound way.  The Veteran Homelessness Program integrates seamlessly with the values of the Trenton MFRC and the services and supports we offer to  Veterans and their families in our community.  We are privileged to be a part of this essential program.”

Tamara Kleinschmidt, Executive Director on behalf of the MFRC