Former CMHA branch unveils new name
The Brandon SunDec 12, 2018
The former Westman branch of the
The new organization became independent earlier this year over concerns a legal agreement from the national organization would have reduced their independence.
Regional manager
Instead, the organization added the word "housing" to reflect its commitment and the need in the area for affordable housing.
"We have over 60 housing units in the city of Brandon so housing is a huge piece of what we do as well," Kruck said. "Without housing your health is not all that great, so the two work together really, really well."
"We're here to address community needs, that's why we got into housing, that's why we got into homelessness, that's why we're moving into provide addictions services, all those is a response to needs in the community."
The name
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