New supportive housing opens in Holyrood |
September 18, 2025
The city’s newest purpose-built supportive housing is ready to open its doors to Edmontonians in need.
Mayor Amarjeet Sohi and Susan McGee, CEO of Homeward Trust Edmonton, marked the official opening today in the Holyrood neighbourhood. A staged move-in will now begin to help residents settle into their new homes. When fully occupied, the building will provide homes for 63 Edmontonians who may otherwise experience homelessness.
“This project completion marks a very important milestone in building a city where every person has a place to call home,” said Mayor Amarjeet Sohi. “By providing safe, dignified housing with integrated services, we are not only helping our most vulnerable residents get back on their feet, we are building a stronger, healthier and more compassionate Edmonton for all.”
The City started construction of the building in September 2023. It is now owned by Homeward Trust and operated by George Spady Society, which will provide deeply affordable housing combined with on-site care that focuses on wellness recovery and tenant support. Each resident will have an individualized care plan that will provide tailored support to meet their unique needs.
“Supportive housing is a home, a place where people can recover, grow and ultimately succeed,” said Susan McGee, CEO of Homeward Trust Edmonton. “It’s also a proven model that provides long-term, sustainable solutions for ending homelessness. Cities across Canada are facing a housing and homelessness crisis and today’s announcement is an important step toward ending homelessness for 63 individuals in our community.”
“George Spady Society is pleased to be opening the doors to operate the Holyrood building – a supportive housing site with a recovery focus,” said Dawn-Marie Diab, CEO of George Spady Society. “We look forward to welcoming community members into their new homes. GSS will provide folks living here with case management, health-care integration, social, community and cultural supports and life skills training. We look forward to being a part of the Holyrood community.”
The City provided the land for the building, as well as $12 million toward construction. The project also received $12.5 million from the federal government’s Rapid Housing Initiative and $4 million from the Government of Alberta’s Affordable Housing Partnership Program. Operational programming and resident support services, including recovery, addiction, mental health and other wellness supports, is funded by the Ministry of Assisted Living and Social Services through Homeward Trust. As the community entity for the Government of Canada’s Reaching Home program, Homeward Trust works to align community and government efforts to maximize impact and benefits for Edmonton.
“Homes like these mean dignity, security, and hope for those who'll live here. This project is about more than putting roofs over Albertans' heads — it’s about giving people the safety and supports they need to build a brighter future," said Jason Nixon, Minister of Assisted Living and Social Services.
Quick Facts
- Since 2020, the City has completed six new supportive housing sites now owned by Homeward Trust, providing 278 units of housing for people who would otherwise experience homelessness. Two more sites are currently under construction in Garneau and Canora.
Building Footage
- Interior and exterior photos and video of the Holyrood Supportive Housing site are available upon request.
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