CALL FOR PROPOSALS FOR SUPPORTIVE HOUSING

PRINCE GEORGE – The Province is inviting non-profit societies to submit proposals to provide support services for up to 30 units of affordable housing at a provincially owned site at 1656 Queensway in Prince George.

The proposed development will include up to 30 affordable, apartment-style homes with a range of support services to help people break the cycle of homelessness. The successful proponent will operate the housing, which will address the needs of those who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.

The deadline for non-profit societies to submit proposals is April 12. A copy of the Expressions of Interest and supporting documents can be accessed at: www.bchousing.org/programs/proposals/NH .

These 30 units were allocated in 2005 through the Provincial Homelessness Initiative (PHI), a housing program developed through the work of the Premier’s Task Force on Homelessness, Mental Illness and Addictions. PHI provides a continuum of housing and support services, with 1,291 supportive housing units allocated to date through 43 housing developments in 21 communities.

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Media contact:

Sam Rainboth
Manager, Public Affairs
BC Housing
604 439-4789

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