Construction begins for supportive housing project in Vernon
Vernon will soon have a new supportive housing project designed to help people experiencing, or are at risk of, homelessness in the community.
The 52-unit building located at 3500 27th St. will be operated by Turning Points Collaborative Society, an experienced non-profit group that runs other temporary permanent supportive homes and shelters in Vernon and the Okanagan, including My Place.
“We are grateful to be a part of this incredible project,” said Randene Wejr, Executive Director of Turning Points Collaborative Society.
“We knew when the original announcement was made last summer for this additional supportive housing project that the need for housing was high. But now, at the tail end of the COVID-19 pandemic and in the midst of a housing and opioid crisis, the need has grown exponentially,” Wejr added.