Abbotsford – Abbotsford women experiencing homelessness in the community now have 37 new supportive homes options at a permanent modular building with around-the-clock services.
Located at 31399 Livingstone Ave., Legacy Manor is the second modular housing project to open in the community. The two-storey modular apartment building features 37 units, each with a private washroom and mini kitchen. One of the units is wheelchair-accessible. The former restaurant on site was renovated to create a central amenity building with a commercial kitchen and dining space. Tenants will start moving into the new units later in June 2019.
“On behalf of the City of Abbotsford, I’d like to thank the Province for its continued investment in Abbotsford,” said Henry Braun, mayor, City of Abbotsford. “Our community has taken a housing first approach to address homelessness and additional capacity for modular housing will serve to support the most vulnerable individuals in our community.”
Elizabeth Fry Society of Greater Vancouver will operate the building and provide residents with meal programs, life and employment skills training, health and wellness support services. Located on land owned by the society, Legacy Manor is adjacent to its Firth Residence, which provides transitional housing and support services, including detox, stabilization and structured relapse prevention for women.
