...Continued from "Supportive"

The Shelter is a 24-hour, year-round, minimal barrier shelter for up to 15 men age 19 and older, which offers meals and information and referral. Shower and laundry facilities are available as well as storage of three items.

The shelter component offers accommodation, food and support services and is supervised by a minimum of two staff at all times. Services include linking shelter residents to the resources that they need to end their homelessness – e.g., health services, housing supports, income assistance and training programs.

This is one more indication of the leadership shown by elected officials in the City of New Westminster and by our provincial government – together we are providing solutions to homelessness!