Twelve temporary units will house SFN members experiencing homelessness. (File Photo/NanaimoNewsNOW)

By NanaimoNewsNOW Staff

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Temporary homeless units deployed for SFN members

Sep 8, 2022 | 12:46 PM

NANAIMO — A dozen temporary homes are targeted toward Snuneymuxw First Nation members experiencing homelessness.

A partnership between the City of Nanaimo and SFN includes four living spaces already delivered to SFN land in Cedar, which are expected to house people this month, a City news release stated.

The remaining eight portable units are anticipated to be completed in early 2023.

The portable homes include a studio style bedroom, mini kitchen and separate shower and washroom.

Three of the units are designed to be fully accessible for those with physical disabilities.

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Health and wellness supports are included with the temporary housing, which will see the servicing costs shared between the City and SFN.

Capital costs for the project are covered by a $2.5 million provincial grant supplied to municipalities to combat issues related to homelessness.

Temporary housing, security and clean-up initiatives accounted for most of the provincial grant committed for Nanaimo.

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