Victoria - 953 Balmoral Road

The Lily opened in June 2024, providing 56 supportive homes for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness. This project is an important part of our continued effort to address and prevent homelessness in Victoria.

These 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.

Operator & Services

Victoria Cool Aid Society (Cool Aid) will manage the homes and provide services to the residents. Onsite supports include:

• 24/7 staffing
• Meal programs
• Life skills training and employment assistance
• Health care referrals and wellness support
• Connection and referral to community services and support groups

Cool Aid is an experienced local operator offering emergency shelter, supportive and affordable housing, health and dental care, healthy meals and other support services in the capital region. Learn more about Cool Aid by visiting coolaid.org.

Community Engagement

BC Housing hosted two Neighbourhood Dialogue Sessions in May 2021. We shared information about this project and listened to ideas about how we can work together to integrate this housing into the community. Learn more by viewing the presentation: Neighbourhood Dialogue Session Presentation - May 2021

Questions?

BC Housing and Cool Aid are committed to being good neighbours. We welcome ongoing dialogues with neighbours, and we commit to answering questions and addressing concerns quickly.

If you have any questions, please email communityrelations@bchousing.org.