US Edition44 Women's Shelter Spaces Open in Kelowna
CENTRAL OKANAGAN, BRITISH COLUMBIA, JUL 9 – The Alexandra Gardner Women and Children Safe Centre adds 44 spaces funded by BC Housing to support women and children escaping violence, part of a $19 billion provincial housing strategy.
- Kelowna inaugurated a newly constructed five-storey facility offering a total of 44 accommodations, including 20 shelter beds and 24 transitional studio units, specifically designed to support women and children escaping violence.
- This opening follows a violent incident on July 4 in Kelowna, where one woman died and another was seriously injured, highlighting urgent shelter needs.
- The new five-storey facility offers 20 shelter beds and 24 transitional studio apartments for women and their children affected by violence, with NOW Canada providing round-the-clock support on-site.
- B.C.'s $19-billion housing investment, supported by over $5 million from BC Housing and federal funds totaling $18.6 million, aims to address shelter shortages, said Minister Ravi Kahlon.
- The new facilities provide safe housing and support to help women and children rebuild lives, reflecting ongoing efforts to expand affordable shelter options in the province.
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