Frank Bourree, principle at Chemistry Consulting Group, is one of the newest members of the Coalition’s Leadership Council. Frank has a personal reason for wanting to be a part of an organization dedicated to ending homelessness in Greater Victoria, he was homeless as a youth. Frank has generously offered to share his journey in and out of homelessness: Continue reading
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Cottage Grove
Carrying on with our features on Priority Housing Project List (PHPL) developments, today we’re excited to share Cottage Grove. Continue reading
BC Budget Reaction
The Provincial budget was introduced on February 18 and it had some interesting developments with regards to housing and homelessness.
From the perspective of the Coalition the most exciting piece comes in the increases to the budget of BC Housing. Its total budget will increase from $613 million this year to $660 million next year. It is also interesting to note where that increase in expenditures will be felt. Housing subsidy expenditures for example will increase by close to $20 million. Continue reading
Siem Lelum Phase II
The third development featured in our Priority Housing Project List (PHPL) series is Siem Lelum Phase II. Continue reading
It takes a village
Continuing our profiles of projects on the Priority Housing Project List, we’d like to introduce you to Rosalie’s Village.
Rosalie’s Village (a St. Vincent de Paul Society development) will be a 41 unit housing project for female youth with children and older women who are experiencing homelessness or at-risk of homelessness. It will include an infant/toddler daycare with capacity for 37 children, priority given to residents of Rosalie’s Village. Continue reading