Transitional housing coming to Prince George
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PRINCE GEORGE — Prince George will see 34 new housing spaces for at-risk youths, as the provincial government is providing $12.7 million through BC housing to purchase and renovate a property on Queensway Avenue.
1575 Queensway Avenue, formerly the Hardwood Apartments, will now become the Reconnect Youth Village. This youth village already exists downtown with 16 beds, but will relocate to Queensway Avenue to provide 34 safe supportive housing spaced for youth aged 14 to 18, as well as young adults aging out of care.
It will be operated by the Prince George Native Friendship Centre, and this new site is expected to be ready by this March. The space will offer a wide variety of supports, and will have studio, one bedroom, and two bedroom units.
“Supporting our young people so they can transition from homelessness to stable housing or reduce the chance of becoming homeless, means more youth in the North can gain confidence and connect to the supports and services they need,” said Christine Boyle, Minister of Housing and Municipal Affairs. “The leadership of the Prince George Native Friendship Centre and access for youth to these new, safe places to live contributes to the well-being of Prince George and builds a stronger and safer community for everyone.”
