On Wednesday, November 5, Interlude staff and guests marked the groundbreaking of a new 35-unit second-stage housing facility in Embrun for women in vulnerable situations. The development is located on St. Augustin Road.
“Together, we mark a new beginning for our organization, our community, and those in need,” said Interlude Operations Manager Sylvie Gravel.
The multi-unit building will offer a safe, accessible, and supportive living environment, where residents receive personalized assistance to help them regain autonomy, stability, and dignity. Women who are victims of violence will have temporary accommodations at the complex for 12 to 18 months.
Interlude Director General Muriel Lalonde said the housing will offer a space “where women can rebuild themselves, regain confidence, and find their freedom.”
“This project arose from the observation that many women, after leaving their homes, need a stable environment to rebuild their lives. While we mark the start of construction today, we continue to call on the community, organizations, businesses, and government bodies to help make this building a comfortable, welcoming, and sustainable home,” Lalonde concluded.
United Counties of Prescott-Russell Warden Yves Laviolette said the project will bring hope to many residents for years to come, emphasizing, “Together, let us continue to build, protect, and create hope for our community.”
Embrun Mayor Mike Tarnowski said, “I’m deeply honoured and proud to see this project moving forward after years of planning and collaboration with all parties. We’re creating a community that is more inclusive and more united. On behalf of the entire municipality, I want to congratulate the Interlude team for their unwavering vision, perseverance, and commitment to bringing hope that extends beyond our borders.”
Construction is expected to begin in the coming days and take approximately two years, with the building scheduled to open in spring 2027.
