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Hope Remains for Campbell River Drop-in Centre After Eviction Leaves It Homeless

Following an eviction notice from the City of Campbell River last November, the Laichwiltach Family Life Society was forced to close both Kwesa Place and the adjoining Hem'?aelas Community Kitchen on June 30.
The eviction was prompted by the city’s initiative to improve the area surrounding the 1300 block of Shoppers Row, forcing Kwesa operators to locate a new site within the Commercial One zone located west of Dogwood.
After months of searching without success, managers Shawn Decaire and Audrey Wilson remain hopeful and are discussing leasing land with two interested First Nations groups.
Until a new site is secured, the city provides free dinners from June 30 to August 31, limited showers, and will create a laundromat voucher program for those in need.
The closure highlights a local shortage of social services and low-income housing, as Wilson stresses the community needs to prioritize affordable housing solutions.

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