As winter makes its way to Prince George, warm indoor shelters will be accessible for people experiencing homelessness.
Funding from the province, through BC Housing, will be going towards 6,098 shelter spaces in 59 communities across BC, 161 of those in PG.
The ones available are permanent year round shelters, which include:
- Bridget Moran Place, 1188 6th Ave – 45 spaces
- AWAC Women’s Shelter, 144 George St – 40 spaces
- Ketso Yoh Centre Men’s Hostel, 140 Quebec St – 36 spaces
- Prince George Native Friendship Centre (youth shelter), 171 George St – 10 spaces
- Second Ave Shelter, 1151 2nd Ave – 30 spaces
The Province said within the coming weeks and months, more shelter spaces will open up province-wide, following operating agreements and spaces identified by communities.
A map of available shelters can be found on BC Housing’s website here.
More information from the Province can be found here.
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