SFN receives funding for transition housing to help women and children
NANAIMO — Indigenous women and children fleeing violence will have a safe space to rest and try to put their lives back on track.
The Snuneymuxw Youth and Family Society will operate 10 transition house beds to serve primarily Indigenous women and children. They’re joined by 11 other organizations across B.C. receiving funding from the province, announced on Thursday.
“Fleeing violence often results in poverty and homelessness for women and their children if they can’t access safe, secure housing,” BC Society of Transition Houses executive director Joanne Baker said. “The reality or risk of homelessness frequently results in women returning to violence.”
Parliamentary secretary for gender equity Mitzi Dean said everyone has the right to feel safe in their home and community.