BACKGROUNDER
2009HSD0001-000005 Jan. 9, 2009	Ministry of Housing and Social Development
HAVEN GARDENS

The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) for the Kootenays’ Haven Gardens will provide 18 units of second-stage housing for women and children who are fleeing abusive relationships.

 

The three-storey wood-frame building will include a ground floor with amenity, programming and administrative areas and four residential units. The two upper floors will each have seven units. Altogether, there will be 13 one-bedroom units, three two-bedroom units and two three-bedroom units.

 

The property is located in the south central neighbourhood of Cranbrook and is close to public transportation and amenities.

 

Partners and Funding:

The total capital cost of this development is $6,262,264.

• The Province will provide $5,787,264 in funding under the Provincial Homelessness Initiative and land valued at $250,000;
• The Real Estate Foundation of British Columbia will provide $125,000; and
• Columbia Basin Trust will provide $100,000.

 

The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) – Kootenays

 

Established in 1982, the CMHA - Kootenays branch is one of 23 in British Columbia. CMHA’s mission is to promote the mental health of British Columbians and support the resilience and recovery of people experiencing mental health issues. CMHA accomplishes this mission through advocacy, education, research and service.

 

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Contact:

Darija Tomasic BC Housing 604 456-8845 604 374-4534 (cell)

Janice Bradshaw Canadian Mental Health Association for the Kootenays 250 426-5222

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