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Centre will bring hope to many at risk Pirjo Raits
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It will be a centre of hope for low income and homeless Aboriginal youth and adults. On Thursday, September 26, a contingent of funders, politicians and community service providers gathered across the street from the building site to figuratively turn the spade into the ground at the Hope Centre. The building will house those who are homeless or at risk of homelessness in the 25-unit development in Sooke. The four-story development will have 18 studio units, seven one-bedroom apartments and commercial space on the ground level, which will include the St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store as well as offices and educational facilities. Before crossing the street to the site, T’Sou-ke elder and spiritual advisor Shirley Alphonse blessed the ground stating, “It’s a beautiful feeling to bless this ground.” Kevin Albers, on behalf of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul and the M’akola Housing Society said they,“squeezed out every dollar possible for affordable housing.” “When complete the apartment will provide a sense of hope,” said the Hon. Stepha-
nie Cadieux said in her address to the gathered. She said she knew how challenging it can be for non-profits. Sooke Mayor Wendal Milne said he was a proud supporter for providing affordable hosting. “It is only by funding partnerships like this that we can succeed. This is truly a partnership,” said Milne. “The entire project is us thinking outside the box, the coalition to end homelessness was the start, this vision is a reality,” said Angela Hudson, executive director Society of St. Vincent de Paul. A consortium of funding sources include: The federal government - $1.8 million; The B.C. government
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Top left, T’Sou-ke spiritual advisor Shirley Alphonse, along with Elder Linda Bristol, back left, bless the site of the Hope Centre. Right, Hon. Stephanie Cadieux, Minister of Family and Children Development with Mayor Wendal Milne and MLA Joh Horgan wait for the proceeding to start. Bottom, construction as seen from West Coast Road.
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