The province is funding 5,000 shelter spaces in 50 communities throughout B.C., including permanent, temporary and extreme weather-response (EWR) shelters.
Prince George will see 151 spaces at:
- AWAC Women's Shelter, 144 George St., 40 year-round spaces
- Ketso Yoh Centre Men's Hostel, 140 Quebec St., 21 year-round spaces
- Second Avenue Shelter, 1151 2nd Ave., 30 year-round spaces
- Bridget Moran Place, 1188 6th Avenue. 45 year-round spaces
The province says that given the extreme cold temperatures common in northern B.C., BC Housing has worked with providers to convert 135 temporary spaces into permanent, year-round shelters in northern communities so that more spaces are open nightly for the winter season and beyond.
Shelter programs are made possible through partnerships with communities and non-profit groups throughout the province to provide immediate places to stay for anyone who is experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
In the coming weeks, BC Housing will finalize operating agreements to open more shelter spaces this season, as communities identify additional sites.
