Chilliwack City Council to decide the fate of a proposed daytime wellness shelter for homeless people

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“People need community services now more than ever and this pilot project will be a great addition to Chilliwack,” said Dan Coulter, MLA for Chilliwack. “For years, the BC Liberals cut vital services for unhoused people; I’m glad to be part of a government that understands the importance of supporting everyone in our communities.”

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The City of Chilliwack is receiving $655,185 to respond to the impacts of homelessness through the Pilot Day Shelter, Training and Indigenous Supports project. This project will provide a new day-time wellness centre with wraparound supports where people can go to seek refuge and services, provide service provider training and focus on Indigenous youth outreach.

Of the funding allocation announced by the B.C. NDP government, $200,000 is going to an Indigenous youth outreach project, which is separate from the day shelter.

Jamie Leggatt, director of communications for the City of Chilliwack, previously confirmed that this provincial funding for a daytime wellness centre is the same one that was being advertised in the bids and tenders section of the City of Chilliwack website.

A request for proposals (RFP) was issued in August inviting qualified proponents to submit documents to successfully operate a wellness shelter for a term commencing October 15 and ending April 15, 2023.

An addendum to the RFP indicated the successful proponent may be required to locate and secure an appropriately zoned site within the City of Chilliwack for the operation of the wellness shelter.

The project includes the provision of all labour and materials necessary to start up and operate a wellness shelter in accordance with the specifications contained in this RFP. Funding for this project is currently being provided by the following partners: Union of BC Municipalities, Fraser Health and Chilliwack Reaching Home, which will require quarterly detailed reports and financial reports.