Ladysmith Temporary Shelter - 440 1st Avenue
There is a need for safe shelter in Ladysmith. This shelter will provide a safe space during the COVID-19 pandemic for people experiencing homelessness.
BC Housing is applying for a temporary use permit for 440 1st Ave in Ladysmith (Island Hotel). If approved, it will be used as a temporary shelter.
The Ladysmith Resources Centre Association will operate the shelter.
The shelter at 440 1st Ave. will:
- Be operated and staffed 24/7
- Provide 10 shelter beds
- Provide 2 meals and 1 snack per day
- Follow all COVID safety measures
We want to share more information and to answer your questions
BC Housing hosted a Community Information Session on February 10, 2021 from 6:30-7:30 pm.
The temporary shelter may remain open until February 22, 2022 or 90 days after the Government of BC lifts the Provincial State of Emergency for COVID-19, whichever comes first.
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