BC Housing has confirmed a lease has been signed for an emergency shelter site in Salmon Arm.

The lease is for four months and the shelter is expected to open in early January, said BC Housing Communications.

BC Housing noted the Canadian Mental Health Association, Shuswap Revelstoke, which was named as the service provider in July 2022, is working as quickly as it can to recruit and train staff in order to get the space open.

The number of beds has not yet been finalized, said BC Housing, but it might be higher than what was offered by the Salvation Army91裸聊视频檚 Lighthouse Emergency Shelter. That shelter offered a total of 16 beds: 12 designated for men and four for women.

The Salvation Army announced in May 2022 it would no longer be operating an emergency shelter. BC Housing, along with its community partners, has been searching for an appropriate site since then.

Coun. Louise Wallace Richmond, chair of the city91裸聊视频檚 social impact advisory committee, provided her response.

91裸聊视频淲e are grateful for the work and dedication of CMHA and the Salvation Army in supporting vulnerable people. Community members wishing to support this work can volunteer at the warming centre at the Salvation Army Lighthouse. Donations are also accepted.91裸聊视频�

She also said city bylaw services, the fire department and the RCMP continue to work with community partners in keeping people experiencing homelessness as safe as possible in extreme winter conditions.

91裸聊视频淏oth the warming centre and the overnight shelter operations are critical community services, and we thank BC Housing for its funding commitment as work continues on a longer-term permanent solution.91裸聊视频�

Further information is expected from BC Housing within a week. CMHA was not able to comment yet.

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