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Federal government supports projects for Veterans experiencing or at risk of homelessness

November 12, 2024 at 2:19 pm  Federal, Politics

Surrey, British Columbia, November, 12, 2024 – The federal government is partnering with two organizations to support Veterans experiencing or at imminent risk of homelessness in British Columbia and the Yukon.

Randeep Sarai, Member of Parliament for Surrey Centre and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Veterans Affairs, Melissa De Genova, Director of Development Partnerships for VRS Communities, and Valerie MacGregor, Board Chair of the BC/Yukon Command of the Royal Canadian Legion Foundation, announced more than $9.3 million for the projects through the Veterans Homelessness Program.

With a federal investment of over $4.7 million, the VRS Communities’ Affordable Housing Program at Legion Veterans Village will provide eligible Veterans experiencing or at risk of homelessness in the Metro Vancouver area with financial assistance through rent supplements, as well as access to wrap-around services and counselling support. This program includes resources to help Veterans with disabilities access care and live independently in their communities. Additionally, the program offers temporary housing for Veterans travelling to Metro Vancouver for essential medical or rehabilitation services, ensuring they can access the care necessary for their health and recovery.

Through the BC/Yukon Command of the Royal Canadian Legion Foundation, a federal investment of over $4.5 million for the Legion Foundation Rent Supplement Program will provide financial assistance to eligible Veterans and their families experiencing or at risk of homelessness in British Columbia and the Yukon. This will include supports such as rent supplements, utility payments, rental deposit assistance, and wrap-around support referrals.

Addressing homelessness is an essential part of Canada’s Housing Plan and this program will help do that for Veterans, who have served our country courageously and selflessly.

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