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HOUSING PROGRAM DEBUTS IN KEREMEOS
Provincial and community partners gathered March 7th to celebrate the $1.1-million renovation of the 26-unit Mountain View Manor, the first development that has been upgraded under the Province's new Seniors' Supportive Housing program.
"Mountain View Manor gives seniors the support and services they need to maintain their independence," said Rick Thorpe, MLA for Okanagan-Westside.
"The Seniors' Supportive Housing program adds features to developments that make apartment-style living easier and safer for seniors in Keremeos."
The program focuses on converting existing seniors' housing to enhance accessibility and improve safety systems and also introduces support services such as 24-hour response, light housekeeping, meals, and social and recreational activities. The modifications and services allow low-income seniors to continue to live independently.
Mountain View Manor is directly managed by the Province through BC Housing. Hospitality services at the development will be managed and administered by the Lower Similkameen Community Services Society.
"There is a need for more affordable housing and different levels of care options for seniors all across the province, including right here in the Similkameen," said Walter Despot, mayor of the Village of Keremeos and chair of the Lower Similkameen Community Services Society.
"We're pleased that we can offer our seniors the opportunity to remain in the community as their care needs change, close to family and friends."
The Seniors' Supportive Housing program is part of government's Budget 2007 commitment of $45 million over four years to upgrade or convert up to 750 subsidized housing units to supportive housing.
The program combines accessible housing with a support services package that enables seniors and people with disabilities to maintain their independence and remain in their homes and communities longer.
Budget 2008 increased the amount the Province invests in affordable housing and shelters to more than $380 million a year, more than three times as much as in 2001. - submitted
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