Affordable housing in Terrace is being preserved with the B.C. government's purchase of an 11-unit apartment complex for low-income individuals in the community.

The government of B.C. provided $950,000 for the purchase and renovations of Mountain View Apartments at 4501 Greig Ave., which is managed and operated by Ksan House Society.

Quotes:

Rich Coleman, Minister Responsible for Housing -

"Our government recognizes the importance of safe and affordable housing options for people in need in Terrace and the surrounding area. The purchase of Mountain View Apartments will not only preserve this much-needed housing but also add to the vitality and well-being of this community."

Carol Sabo, executive director, Ksan House Society -

"Since 1979, Ksan House Society has served Terrace and the surrounding area through the provision of housing and services for our most vulnerable community members. Mountain View Apartments will be a welcome complement to our community meeting place, affordable housing and emergency shelter developments. We would like to thank the B.C. government for their investment in our community."

Quick Facts:

• Since 2001, the B.C. government has invested $3.2 billion to provide affordable housing for low-income individuals, seniors and families. This year, more than 97,000 B.C. households will benefit from provincial housing programs and services.

• Under BC's Family Agenda, government is committed to improving housing for low-income families, seniors and people experiencing homelessness.

• Mountain View Apartments is part of the $207 million in new capital investment announced by Premier Christy Clark at the Union of B.C. Municipalities convention in Victoria. While these are new projects, this capital investment is not new money. It is money the government saved from the capital plan through fiscal prudence.

• In 2011-12, the B.C. government invested over $3.6 million to provide subsidized housing and rent supplements for more than 460 Terrace households.

• Ksan House Society is a non-profit organization established in 1979 with the mission of responding to community need through the empowerment, assistance and support of people experiencing gender violence, violence, poverty, homelessness and other forms of oppression/marginalization. Ksan Society also operates Ksan Residence & Shelter, Skeena Kalum Housing in Terrace and Ksan Place, a gathering place for the community.

To learn more about provincial housing programs and services, visit: www.bchousing.org

Media Contact:

Fergus McCann
BC Housing
778 452-6445