Sangha of Auspicious Companions

Couple Donates Their Backyard to Be Affordable Housing

Amy and Paul moved to Antigonish, Nova Scotia, to build a medical clinic. Their search for the perfect spot was not easy. After over a year, they finally found one, and it sat on 46 acres of land, way beyond their needs. They connected with the chair of the board of directors for Antigonish Affordable Housing Society at a benefit concert, and offered the organization the extra land. Along with other groups, they are close to completing a whole development that “will include housing for disabled individuals, affordable units by AAHS, and transitional housing for people fleeing domestic violence.” Many people work locally, such as for a nursing home, but their wages are inadequate for them to actually live in the community. Amy and Paul hope the development will provide an affordable, walkable, and communal area for everyone.

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