New Housing in Williams Lake for Those At Risk of Homelessness

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Williams Lake, B.C.- The newly renovated Jubilee Place  in Williams Lake has officially opened providing 33 suites with integrated support services for individuals at risk of homelessness.

The Province provided an $830,000 grant to purchase the building, (formerly the Jamboree Motel) located at 845 Carson Drive in Williams Lake, as well as $590,000 for renovations and upgrades. In addition, the Province is providing $204,666 in annual operational funding.

“I would like to thank the Province for investing in supportive housing and maintaining the affordable housing stock in Williams Lake,” said Mayor Kerry Cook, City of Williams Lake. “Our city aims to offer services that benefit all our residents, and the addition of Jubilee Place will add to the myriad of much-needed services in our community.”

Renovations to the buildings included structural, electrical, and fire- and life-safety upgrades, as well as new flooring, and interior and exterior painting. Jubilee Place is comprised of two one-storey buildings and one two-storey building, providing 33 suites including a one-bedroom suite, two two-bedroom suites and 30 studio suites.

The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) – Cariboo Chilcotin Branch was selected to manage, operate and provide support services at Jubilee Place. Established in 1972, CMHA – Cariboo Chilcotin Branch promotes the mental health of all and supports the resilience and recovery of people experiencing mental illness. CMHA accomplishes this mission through advocacy, education, research and service. The society is developing future plans for a community kitchen program at the on-site commercial kitchen and dining room.

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