As many as 75 people experiencing homelessness will continue to have a safe and warm place to stay with the extension of two temporary shelters in Kamloops, announced by the Province, through BC Housing.

The Province, through BC Housing, is helping preserve affordable rental housing in Kamloops by buying 435 Cherry Ave.

People experiencing or at risk of homelessness in Kamloops now have access to additional housing and supports, with the opening of 28 new supportive homes at the former Fortune Motel.

Construction is underway on Katherine’s Place, a new supportive housing building for youth and young adults in Kamloops, named after the late Katherine McParland, a local youth advocate.

The Province, through BC Housing, is partnering with the Oncore Seniors Society to finance a rental complex in Kamloops, preserving 53 units of affordable rental housing for seniors.

People who are vulnerable and have low incomes will be supported with $200,000 in government funding for local poverty-reduction projects in southern Interior communities.

The Province, through BC Housing, and the City of Kamloops have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that formalizes their commitment to work together on future housing projects and shelters.

With the opening of Moira House shelter, people experiencing homelessness in Kamloops have access to 40 new year-round shelter beds.

Young adults who have experienced housing instability and are pursuing post-secondary education in social work or community services now have access to a new bursary named in honour of Katherine McParland.