More people experiencing homelessness in Kelowna will soon have a safe and warm space to stay as the Province is partnering with a new service provider to open a temporary shelter for people in need.

Not-for-profit organizations providing life-saving emergency and environmental conservation programs throughout B.C. will benefit from annual Community Gaming Grants.

Forty people who have been accepted into under-construction supportive housing will soon be moving into temporary bridge housing, making way for more people experiencing homelessness to access shelter spaces.

The City of West Kelowna and the Province, through BC Housing, have identified a site for a new temporary winter shelter.

The Province is teaming up with the Hope and Area Transition Society and community partners on a proposed development that would bring 52 new homes with supports for people experiencing homelessness in the community.