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Second Supportive Housing Complex This Year In Chilliwack Opens Doors

Chilliwack – A second permanent supportive housing building is opening in Chilliwack to help people experiencing homelessness in the community. (The second in 2019 through the City of Chilliwack, BC Housing and Rain City).

“Everyone deserves stable housing and these new supportive homes will give people experiencing homelessness in Chilliwack the foundation they need to move forward with their lives,” said Bob D’Eith, MLA for Maple Ridge-Mission. “We’re proud to be working with municipalities like Chilliwack to deliver thousands of new supportive homes around the province with supports tailored to the individual needs of residents. These homes offer a new start for people in need and contribute to the well-being of the whole community.”

Located at 45890 Tretheway Ave., the three-storey modular apartment building features 46 units, including two wheelchair-accessible homes on the ground floor. Each unit has a private washroom and mini kitchen. The building includes a commercial kitchen, a common laundry room and a dining lounge area where residents can enjoy meals together.

“We would like to extend our gratitude to the Province for their continued investment in our community,” said Chilliwack Mayor Ken Popove. “The City of Chilliwack has been advocating for supportive housing since the implementation of our 2016 Homelessness Action Plan, and this opening goes to show the power of working as a team. We are grateful that another 46 individuals will have access to safe housing and 24/7 supports this year.”

Chilliwack City Councilor Chris Kloot noted on Facebook: “Another substantial step forward in the City of Chilliwack with the opening of our second modular housing project. 46 residents will soon occupy this space and call it home. I’m thankful for the hard work of many on the municipal and provincial level to address our city’s pressing needs. Together, working creatively, we can make a huge difference for those who need it the most.”

RainCity Housing and Support Services Society will operate the building and provide residents with meal programs, life and employment skills training, health and wellness support services, and opportunities for volunteer work. At least two staff members will be on-site 24/7 to help residents.

“As we continue our work in Chilliwack, we are excited to be able to welcome 46 Chilliwack citizens into their new homes and are pleased to be a part of addressing homelessness in Chilliwack through the provision of safe, supported and affordable housing,” said Catharine Hume, co-executive director, RainCity Housing. “We are looking forward to getting to know the people who will be moving in and building relationships with our neighbours. Since beginning our work in Chilliwack over this past year, we have greatly appreciated the warm welcome from our community partners and look forward to building strong relationships with the Stó:lō communities.”

Residents will start moving into their homes in late November.

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