Under One Roof opens in Vernon
January 30, 2010 by ShuNews
Filed under Community, Homes, Vernon news
$1.9M supportive housing opens in Vernon.
Ministry of Housing and Social Development.
Under One Roof, a $1.9-million new development, officially opened today to provide five apartments of affordable, supportive housing for people with developmental disabilities and low-income families and one condo for affordable homeownership, announced Eric Foster, MLA for Vernon-Monashee.
“Our government is committed to creating more affordable housing throughout B.C.,” said Foster. “Many community partners have come together to build Under One Roof, an innovative development with a variety of supportive housing options available right here in Vernon.”
Affordable housing for Vernon
November 25, 2009 by Lynn Knell
Filed under Community, Headlines, Homes, Vernon news
Ribbon-cutting ceremony (left to right) Cecelia Gottfriedsen, Elder; Pauline Archachan, Elder; Molly Bono, Okanagan Indian Band; Caroline Proulx, Tenant of Kickwillie Place; Mayor Wayne Lippert, City of Vernon; Val Chiba, Vernon Native Housing Society; Eric Foster, MLA for Vernon-Monashee.
New $12.2 million affordable housing for Vernon.
November 20, 2009 saw the official opening of the brand-new Kickwillie Place in Vernon, “… an important step toward ensuring that local families will have access to affordable housing and child care”.
Breaking the cycle of homelessness
October 9, 2009 by ShuNews
Filed under BC news, Canada government, Community, Global issues, Homes
B.C. proclaims October 11-17 Homelessness Action Week.
Ministry of Housing and Social Development
The Province is joining the rally of voices to raise awareness about homelessness in British Columbia by proclaiming Oct. 11-17 Homelessness Action Week, said Rich Coleman, Minister of Housing and Social Development.
“No one wants to see their loved ones and friends living on the street,” said Coleman. “Homelessness Action Week provides us with an opportunity to show people there is hope and assistance available, and all British Columbians can help.”
Homelessness Initiative comes to Vernon
July 29, 2009 by ShuNews
Filed under Community, Health, Homes, Vernon news
Supportive housing opens in Vernon.
The Province has provided $1.2 million to purchase and renovate Belvedere Apartments, 17 units of affordable rental housing for people with mental health issues, announced Eric Foster, MLA for Vernon-Monashee.
“The Province is partnering with non-profit societies across B.C. to help create supportive housing solutions for those dealing with homelessness,” said Foster. “Through this development, we are giving individuals an opportunity to continue living in the communities where they have family and friends while they receive the support they need.”
Foxcroft affordable housing lottery
June 26, 2009 by ShuNews
Filed under BC government, Homes, Shuswap news
Province to sell 11 affordable homes for $135,000.
The Province will sell 11 two-bedroom strata apartments to qualified buyers as part of a unique affordable homeownership program in Salmon Arm, announced George Abbott, Shuswap MLA and Minister of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation.
“Our government has created a unique pilot program to make affordable homeownership a reality for low- and moderate-income households,” said Abbott. “This joint partnership with the Canadian Mental Health Association is a positive step towards creating affordable housing opportunities in Salmon Arm, which benefits the community by allowing people to put down roots.”
