BC Non-Profit Housing Association

Investing in #CDNmuni is vital to meeting Canada’s economic & climate goals - that includes local infrastructure & housing. FCM is seeking insights from local #affordablehousing providers on their housing energy needs. Fill out their survey: http://ow.ly/RCP550DoeuD

DYK the legend behind this iconic statue in Stanley Park? Harry Jerome was a renowed athlete and a tireless promoter of sports among young people. In 1971, Harry Jerome was named the athlete of the century by B.C. Learn more: http://ow.ly/3Clf50Dme4s #BlackHistoryMonth #bcpoli

Didn't get to join us at #HousingCentral? Catch the video recordings of sessions and plenaries, together with downloadable resources at a reduced cost! Register by Feb 12 here: http://ow.ly/L1j850DobdQ #affordablehousing #bcpoli

The voices and solutions from youth with lived expertise should be informing and leading the changes needed to address, prevent, and end #youthhomelessness in B.C. http://ow.ly/S96U50DoaWe #bcpoli

Q’waxsem Place has 50 units. Successful applicants were chosen based on who had the greatest need and is best suited for this kind of housing. http://ow.ly/fpPk50Do9QT #affordablehousing #bcpoli

The likely impact of #COVID19 on evictions, precarious housing and mental health needs of those experiencing #homelessness will compound these existing issues putting greater stress on an already stretched system. http://ow.ly/Aitj50Do9xv #bcpoli

This is why a province-wide acquisition strategy that supports the community housing sector to purchase buildings and keep them affordable forever is a #homelessness prevention strategy at its core: http://ow.ly/GhNp50CoCd2 #cdnpoli

In a normal year there aren’t enough spaces, he said, and this year the scarcity of shelters is more pronounced. http://ow.ly/nfX450CpayV #vanpoli #homelessness #covid19

A new emergency response centre opened this week to provide options for self-isolation and housing for vulnerable people in Richmond. http://ow.ly/dCk850CoCcl #bcpoli #homelessness #housingcrisis

PODCAST: Affordable housing is within reach for British Columbians with a manageable amount of government investment, says Jill Atkey, CEO of BC Non Profit Housing Association. (length 26:57)

Those looking for shelter at Warmland House may soon find that option limited as Warmland cuts capacity during the #COVID19 pandemic. Where will they go? http://ow.ly/TR2f50CoCpB #homelessness #bcpoli

What are the most recent updates in housing advocacy, initiatives and policy? Check out our weekly #COVID19 and Housing Media Summary (November 6-13) for the latest news: http://ow.ly/oXQu50CoBGJ #bcpoli #housingcrisis