US EditionShelters in the Lower Mainland are overwhelmed trying to keep up with demand
- Shelters in Surrey and Chilliwack are overwhelmed with demand, and Jack O'Halloran, CEO of SUMS, stated that his shelters turn away visitors nightly due to the lack of beds.
- Chilliwack Mayor Ken Popove mentioned that his government is working to improve resources for the homeless and allocated around $38,000 to enhance Extreme Weather Response resources for shelters this year.
- In 2023, the Fraser Valley Regional District reported 413 homeless individuals in Chilliwack and 1,060 homeless people in Surrey, indicating significant increases in homelessness and rising demand for shelter services.
- Local government is urging for more provincial funding to support overwhelmed shelters in Surrey and Chilliwack.
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