OMRA has,
to date, provided housing to four refugee families. These families
pay an affordable rent set in consideration of their incomes.
The remainder of OMRA's operating costs are provided through the
work and generosity of supporters.
The need for rental subsidies is ongoing as expenses such as mortgage
payments and property maintenance still exceed rental revenues.
The participants mentioned earlier continue to provide funds for
this purpose, much of which is presently generated though a grocery
card fundraising program.
OMRA's vision for the future is an exciting one as we look to
continue our mission and further expand our capacity to respond
to the need for affordable housing.
OMRA is currently applying for a Seed Funding grant from CMHC
for the purpose of investigating the feasibility of an affordable,
community-based housing project. OMRA intends to explore how it
might, together with a variety of groups and individuals, make
good quality housing available at an affordable cost. If successful,
this may result in a project combining rental units and units
available for purchase, as well as the fostering of social interaction
and a sense of community among the residents.
