Homes on the way for women, children leaving violence

The B.C. government has announced support for women and children leaving violence with over 260 new spaces of transition, second-stage and affordable housing around the province.

One of the projects is in Vernon with a 41-unit complex for low income families at 3800 27th Avenue, led by the Vancouver Resource Society for the Physically Disabled.

The province made the announcement to kick off the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence.

“It’s encouraging to see communities and partners around the province working together to ensure that women and children have safe and secure places to go when they need help,” Selina Robinson, minister responsibile for municipal affairs and housing. “Everyone deserves to live a life free of violence with hope for the future, and we are working hard to create more homes and opportunities for women and children to thrive.”