Seniors in Enderby will soon have access to more than 30 units of new affordable rental homes to allow them to age in place safely and comfortably.

Following a Request for Proposals, the B.C. government has selected the Enderby Seniors Housing Society as the successful proponent for a new housing project that will provide 36 units of seniors’ housing. The project will allow more seniors to benefit from affordable housing and live independently in the community.

The society is also planning to provide support services to its tenants, including meals, light housekeeping and laundry service.

The new units will be added to the existing 15-unit building the society operates, Enderby Memorial Terrace, at 708 Granville Ave. This expansion will bring the total number of affordable homes for seniors in the development to 51.

The Province will provide the land for the expansion. BC Housing and the Society will work together to fully develop the plan for construction.

Quotes:

Greg Kyllo, MLA for Shuswap –

“Our seniors’ population is growing, and projects like these help seniors remain independent and active members of the community. I would like to acknowledge Barry Fawcett, Peter Gilowski and the Enderby Seniors Housing Society for their work in serving the seniors in our community.”

Peter Gilowski, president, Enderby Seniors Housing Society –

“We are thrilled to once again partner with the Province to create much needed housing for seniors in Enderby and area. We are eager to get started on the construction process and look forward to expanding Enderby Memorial Terrace with the completion of the second phase.”

Quick Facts:

• Since 2001, the B.C. government has invested $4.4 billion to provide affordable housing for low-income individuals, seniors and families.
• This year, more than 102,500 B.C. households will benefit from provincial social housing programs and services.
• More than 52,800 seniors’ households across British Columbia receive support for housing, including more than 21,500 in independent social housing.
• Since 2001 more than 11,900 new units of housing for seniors and people with special needs have been created across the province.
• Last year, the Province invested over $7.5 million to provide subsidized housing and rent supplements for more than 2,100 households in the Okanagan-Similkameen region. This includes providing support for over 1,600 senior households and over 310 family households.

Learn More:

For more information on affordable housing programs and the province’s efforts to end homelessness in B.C., please visit: www.housingmattersbc.ca/factsheets.html and www.bchousing.org

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