The Province of British Columbia and the City of Nanaimo have approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to build new supportive housing units for people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, including:

Salish Lelum at 479 10th Street (Operated by Tillicum Lelum Aboriginal Friendship Centre) - Provide 18 supportive housing units for Aboriginal youth and Elders
437 Wesley Road (Operated by Canadian Mental Health Association - Mid Island Branch) - Provide 36 supportive housing units for homeless singles and people in need of higher levels of support services
1402-1590 Bowen Road - Provide approximately 30 supportive housing units
1612 Dufferin Crescent - Provide between 35-40 units of supportive housing
6025 Uplands Drive - Provide between 35-40 units of supportive housing

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