Chilliwack - 45466 Yale Road

The Travelodge hotel in Chilliwack.

Image courtesy of Google Maps.

In 2021 BC Housing, purchased the former Chilliwack Travelodge Hotel at 45466 Yale Road. This building now provides 59 supportive homes for people at risk or experiencing homelessness in Chilliwack. It also hosts a men’s residential addiction recovery program. This housing project is called The Interchange.

In April 2024, BC Housing announced plans to develop an additional 43-bed modular shelter at the site. The new shelter will be called The Grove. This shelter project is funded by the Province’s HEARTH program. We are currently planning for site work to start in December 2024, subject to municipal approvals.

New Shelter - The Grove


rendering of shelter

The new shelter will provide:

  • 43 private sleeping units for older adults living in shelters or experiencing homelessness
  • Spaces for all genders
  • 3 meals per day
  • Laundry
  • Individual case planning
  • Referrals to health care and other services

Safety measures for shelter guests and the wider community will include:

  • Minimum 3 staff onsite 24/7
  • Security cameras & lighting
  • Regular perimeter checks
  • Regular property maintenance

Supportive Housing - The Interchange

Since 2021, the former Travelodge hotel building has provided 59 supportive homes for those at risk or experiencing homelessness in the community.

Supportive homes are deeply affordable studio apartments. They are intended for people who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness and need support services to maintain their housing. Residents are single adults of all genders, including seniors and people with disabilities. Priority is given to people in the local community.

Staff are on-site 24 hours a day to make sure residents receive important supports such as:

  • Life skill training
  • Wellness checks
  • Referrals to health services, and
  • Skill development programs.

All residents sign a program agreement and pay rent.

Operator

Ruth & Naomi’s Mission (RAN) manages the Interchange supportive housing in the existing building at the site. RAN will also operate The Grove shelter and provide services to guests.

RAN has provided community services, addictions treatment and support services to the Chilliwack community for over 20 years. Learn more by visiting ranmission.ca.

Questions

BC Housing and Ruth & Naomi’s are committed to being good neighbours. We welcome all questions and comments by email to communityrelations@bchousing.org.

Image courtesy of Google Maps.

In 2021 BC Housing, purchased the former Chilliwack Travelodge Hotel at 45466 Yale Road. This building now provides 59 supportive homes for people at risk or experiencing homelessness in Chilliwack. It also hosts a men’s residential addiction recovery program. This housing project is called The Interchange.

In April 2024, BC Housing announced plans to develop an additional 43-bed modular shelter at the site. The new shelter will be called The Grove. This shelter project is funded by the Province’s HEARTH program. We are currently planning for site work to start in December 2024, subject to municipal approvals.

New Shelter - The Grove


rendering of shelter

The new shelter will provide:

  • 43 private sleeping units for older adults living in shelters or experiencing homelessness
  • Spaces for all genders
  • 3 meals per day
  • Laundry
  • Individual case planning
  • Referrals to health care and other services

Safety measures for shelter guests and the wider community will include:

  • Minimum 3 staff onsite 24/7
  • Security cameras & lighting
  • Regular perimeter checks
  • Regular property maintenance

Supportive Housing - The Interchange

Since 2021, the former Travelodge hotel building has provided 59 supportive homes for those at risk or experiencing homelessness in the community.

Supportive homes are deeply affordable studio apartments. They are intended for people who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness and need support services to maintain their housing. Residents are single adults of all genders, including seniors and people with disabilities. Priority is given to people in the local community.

Staff are on-site 24 hours a day to make sure residents receive important supports such as:

  • Life skill training
  • Wellness checks
  • Referrals to health services, and
  • Skill development programs.

All residents sign a program agreement and pay rent.

Operator

Ruth & Naomi’s Mission (RAN) manages the Interchange supportive housing in the existing building at the site. RAN will also operate The Grove shelter and provide services to guests.

RAN has provided community services, addictions treatment and support services to the Chilliwack community for over 20 years. Learn more by visiting ranmission.ca.

Questions

BC Housing and Ruth & Naomi’s are committed to being good neighbours. We welcome all questions and comments by email to communityrelations@bchousing.org.

CLOSED: This discussion has concluded.

Guidelines for constructive and respectful dialogue

  • Please ensure your question is clear, concise, relevant to the project, and respectful.
  • Review our moderation policy. Questions that do not abide by the moderation policy or guidelines for respectful dialogue may not be answered.
  • We expect everyone will refrain from using language or acting in a way that is discriminating, threatening, abusive, racist or otherwise disrespectful. Discrimination or abusive language of any kind will not be tolerated.
  • Your question will appear once our team has answered it. If your question has already been answered, we may respond privately.

  • Hi There, you indicate that a Community Information Session was scheduled for May; what was/were the date(s) they were to be held, where was notice to be found for such Sessions and where were they to occur? Also, I notice that you have indicated that the Public Hearing date is "to be confirmed", have the applications not been submitted and the date set?

    Marko asked over 2 years ago

    Thank you for your inquiry, Marko. 

    BC Housing sent out a Neighbourhood letter and it was also advertised in the Chilliwack Progress. Session date was supposed to be May 4, 2022 but it was cancelled due to low registration. Presentation was put online for the community and community members were also encouraged to get in touch if they have questions or comments using our Let's Talk page Q&A tool or communityrelations@bchousing.org email. 

    The public hearing date was just scheduled by the City for June 21, 2022: https://www.chilliwack.com/main/notices/RZ1611%20-%2045466%20Yale%20Road.pdf

Page last updated: 29 Nov 2024, 03:56 PM