VERNON – The provincial government has purchased a Vernon motel which will be converted into affordable housing for people at risk of homelessness.
The revamped Journey Inn Motel will have 38 suites for people who can live independently with little support.
It will be operated by the John Howard Society.
“Many of the prospective tenants are working either part-time or full-time, but haven’t been able to find safe housing they can afford. The location
is within walking distance to many amenities and is ideal for people who cannot afford transportation. This project will give tenants the
opportunity to live with dignity and hope for a brighter future,” says society executive director Barbara Levesque in a news release.
Building renovations begin in the fall and will continue for about a year but the first tenants are expected to move in within a few weeks.
There will be a shared kitchen and garden and programs will be provided to help tenants overcome social isolation.
The news release also states many prospective residents have been living in uncertain and insecure situations.
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