Premier’s Task Force on Homelessness, Mental Illness and Addictions
Project Photos
Projects in Action
Since its inception, the Premier’s Task Force on Homelessness, Mental Illness and Addictions has committed to provide 2,300 units of supportive housing throughout British Columbia. Several of these developments are already benefiting British Columbians, several more are currently under construction.
June 14 , 2007 – News Release – The Vivian re-opening. From left to right: Paul Ash; Margaret McNeil, BC Housing; Peter Ash, E-Care Contact Centers; Allyson Muir, Vancouver Coastal Health; Josie B, resident of The Vivian; David Ash, Vivian Grace Ash Benevolent Society; Leslie Remund, Triage Emergency Services & Care Society, and Vancouver Mayor Sam Sullivan in front.
June 1, 2007 – News Release – Nanaimo New Hope Centre opening. From left to right: Hon. Rich Coleman, Minister responsible for Housing; Major Bill Blackman, Salvation Army; and James Lunney, Member of Parliament Nanaimo-Alberni.
May 24, 2007 – News Release – Cardington Apartments groundbreaking. From left to right: Steve Wilson, Board President, John Howard Society; Alan Dolman, Board Chair, Interior Health; Shelley Cook, Executive Director, John Howard Society; Al Horning, MLA for Kelowna-Lake Country; Robyn, Testimonial; Ron Cannan, Member of Parliament, Kelowna-Lake Country; and Mayor Sharon Shepherd, City of Kelowna.
April 20, 2007 – News Release – Phoenix Centre opening. From left to right: Bernie, Phoenix resident; John Grant, Phoenix program graduate; Premier Gordon Campbell; Minister Responsible for Housing Rich Coleman; MP for Fleetwood-Port Kells Nina Grewal; Michael Wilson, Executive Director, Phoenix Drug and Alcohol Recovery and Education Society; Roy Dickey, Chair, Phoenix Drug and Alcohol Recovery and Education Society; Elain Duvall, Chair of Board of Directors, Vancity; and Steven, Phoenix resident.
April 3, 2007 – News Release – Purchase of 15 buildings for affordable housing. Premier Gordon Campbell and Hon. Rich Coleman, Minister responsible for Housing.
June 12, 2006 – News Release – Our Place breaks ground in Victoria. Representatives from all three levels of government and local partners were on site in Victoria to celebrate the progress. Unveiling of the construction sign (left to right): Michael Costello, Board of Directors, VIHA; Andrew Lane, Victoria Steering Committee on Homelessness; John Ronald, Chair, Our Place Society; Alan Lowe, Mayor, City of Victoria; Hon. Ida Chong, MLA Oak Bay - Gordon Head; Rev. David Stewart; Lee King, Corporate Representative, CMHC; and Rev. Al Tysik.
May 27, 2006 – News Release – Village shelter to benefit Prince George Youth. Federal, provincial and community partners celebrate the official opening of the Prince George Native Friendship Centre Society's newly renovated shelter for youth at risk. Cutting the ribbon from left to right are: Karin Strong-Boag, MCFD; Gwen; Crystal Haynes; Barbara Ward-Burkitt, Executive Director, Prince George Native Friendship Centre; André Robichaud, CMHC Regional Manager; and Mayor Colin Kinsley, Prince George.
May 26, 2006 – News Release – New emergency shelter opens in Fort St. John. Ribbon cutting ceremony: (Left to right) Hon. Richard Neufeld, MLA Peace River North; Loraine Verokosky, B.C. Regional Manager, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation; Captain Curtis Butler, Salvation Army; Captain Jim Coggles, Salvation Army, and Councillor Lori Ackerman, City of Fort St. John.
February 2, 2006 – News Release – Women's Housing facility opnes in Terrace. The official open house for the 8-unit Ksan House. The Ksan House Society has been providing services to the Terrace community for over 25 years. Ann Howard, the regional director for the North represented BC Housing at the event. Cutting the ribbon include from left to right - Ksan House Society Executive Director Carol Sabo, Ksan House Society Board Member Darlene Weisterman and Community Supporter Rose Marie Goodwin. |
