People experiencing homelessness in Abbotsford will soon have access to more than 220 new shelter spaces and supportive homes as the Province and the City of Abbotsford formalize their commitment to provide rapid supports in the community.

From City of Abbotsford: https://www.abbotsford.ca/city-hall/news-media/abbotsford-infrastructure-improvement-projects-receive-continued-support

From City of Abbotsford:

To help people in crisis and to free police to focus on crime, a new crisis response team is now in Abbotsford.

An important step in breaking the cycle of homelessness in Abbotsford has been completed with the closure of the Lonzo Road and Sumas Way encampment and the start of construction on a new 50-bed shelter.

The Province is working with the City of Abbotsford, BC Housing and local service providers to transition people living at the encampment at Lonzo Road and Sumas Way into safe indoor spaces to address health and safety concerns.

Women and their children leaving violence in Abbotsford will soon be moving into 12 new second-stage homes in the community.

The Province, through BC Housing, and the City of Abbotsford have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) formalizing their commitment to work together to develop new supportive housing for people experiencing homelessness in the community.