Mainstreet Equity Corp. (TSX: MEQ), a Calgary-based real estate corporation specializing in mid-market apartment buildings in western Canada, announced it will provide housing assistance to evacuees from the ongoing Jasper wildfires.
The company stated it would offer six-month leases for the permanent residents of Jasper fleeing the wildfires, of which the first two months are free. The company added it would offer occupational opportunities at Mainstreet Equity to help support those dealing with displacement from the disaster. independence of those in need during these very difficult times.
“People are fleeing a serious threat; and that means they are forced to abandon their lives to seek safety elsewhere,” said Bob Dhillon, the company’s founder, president and CEO. “Many are now grappling with the devastating loss of their homes, the uncertainty of their current situation, and the challenge of finding a new place to go. We would like to help these individuals, by making this offer during these times of tight rental markets, to move into a place that is stable and comfortable.”