VERNON – The Province has provided $1.2 million to purchase and renovate Belvedere Apartments, 17 units of affordable rental housing for people with mental health issues, announced Eric Foster, MLA for Vernon-Monashee. “The Province is partnering with non-profit societies across B.C. to help create supportive housing solutions for those dealing with homelessness,” said Foster. “Through this development, we are giving individuals an opportunity to continue living in the communities where they have family and friends while they receive the support they need.”The total capital cost to purchase and renovate the building, at 1708 – 32nd St. in Vernon, was $1,249,987. The Province provided funding through the Provincial Homelessness Initiative (PHI), a program that integrates support services with housing to help people move beyond temporary shelter to more secure housing, greater self-reliance and appropriate employment.“Providing safe affordable housing with support services is an important solution to issues facing our city,” said Wayne Lippert, mayor of the City of Vernon. “Our community is committed to working with our provincial partners and local societies to meet the needs of Vernon’s most vulnerable citizens.”
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