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Homeless Facts

In the 2008 Homeless Count there were AT LEAST 3,062 people homeless in Metro Vancouver.

Since 2002, there has been a shocking 137% increase in overall homelessness and a 373% increase in the number of people sleeping outside. /.

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News Releases

BC Housing has issued news releases that may be of interest to you.

To view, please visit the following links:

$5.9-MILLION SHELTER AND TRANSITION HOUSE OPENS IN TERRACE
http://www.bchousing.org/news/news_releases/2009/11/06/5590_0911061040-310

$10.7-MILLION WOMEN’S HOUSING BREAKS GROUND IN KELOWNA
 http://www.bchousing.org/news/news_releases/2009/11/09/3620_0911091400-412

UNIQUE DOWNTOWN EASTSIDE STORYTELLING EXHIBIT LAUNCHED
 http://www.bchousing.org/news/news_releases/2009/10/16/5590_0910161053-820

CANADA, B.C. OPEN HOUSING PROJECT FOR THE HOMELESS
 http://www.bchousing.org/news/news_releases/2009/10/16/5590_0910160932-656

PROVINCE FUNDING BUNK BEDS AT FIRST UNITED CHURCH
http://www.bchousing.org/news/news_releases/2009/10/16/5590_0910161406-600

Visit our website to read housing-related Stories of Hope and Transformation, watch for Breaking News on a range of housing issues in the media and visit Breaking the Cycle of Homelessness for comprehensive information on the provincial initiatives and services addressing the issues of homelessness in our communities.

Thank you,
BC Housing Web Editor