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Dwindling funds taking a toll on Greater Victoria housing providers
GREATER VICTORIA, BRITISH COLUMBIA, AUG 9 – Cool Aid Society faces rising costs and funding delays from BC Housing, forcing program cuts and reduced staff benefits amid growing demand for supportive housing services.
- Facing funding issues, BC Housing CEO Carolina Ibarra said the sector remains resilient despite financial challenges, while praising positive programs like the Supportive Rent Supplement Program.
- In 2023, a dozen providers owed $20 million, and Duncan said cuts stem from structural issues and funding delays.
- The society removed paid breaks and required lone staff to lock walkie-talkies, amid funding challenges and program cuts, according to Ibarra.
- Amid staff shortages, an employee recounted `People stepped over her body over the course of the weekend...` at an unnamed supportive housing site, highlighting safety risks after a woman in medical distress died seeking help.
- Looking ahead, Carolina Ibarra of Pacifica Housing emphasized `the government has financial challenges` and urged focus on successful programs like the Supportive Rent Supplement Program.
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