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Provincial Homelessness Initiative
Program Overview
The Provincial Homelessness Initiative was launched as a result of the Premier's Task Force on Homelessness, Mental Illness and Addictions in December 2004. The Task Force, which consisted of mayors from across the province, recommended PHI as a way to help people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness move beyond temporary shelter to more secure housing, gain greater self-reliance, and achieve appropriate employment. Through Housing Matters BC , the Province has committed to creating more than 4,000 housing units under the Provincial Homelessness Initiative. BC Housing allocates funding to developments that integrate subsidized housing with support services for people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, people with mental illnesses and physical disabilities, those with drug and alcohol addictions, aboriginal peoples, youth, and women with children fleeing abusive relationships. To date the Province has acquired 26
Single Room Occupancy hotels
in Vancouver, Victoria and New Westminster, and is funding
pre-development costs for approximately
1,900 city-owned supportive housing units
in Vancouver, Victoria, Kelowna, Surrey, Abbotsford, Nanaimo,
Maple Ridge, and Campbell River.
BC Housing sends out an email announcement each time a new release or call for proposal is posted on the website. By registering for the new housing initiative email notifications, you will receive the call for proposal announcements.
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