BC Housing and the City of Campbell River are working together to build approximately 40 units of temporary housing with supports at 1299 Homewood Road.
The 2023 Point-in-Time homeless count identified 197 people as experiencing homelessness in Campbell River. This is a 66% increase from the previous count in 2021. This project is a major part of our plan to address and prevent homelessness and encampments in the community.
This project is funded by the Province’s HEARTH program and will be called HEARTH Village.
About HEARTH Village
The City of Campbell River owns the property at 1299 Homewood Road. This site was chosen for temporary housing with supports because it is immediately available, already in use for overnight sheltering and close to various community services.
Each temporary sleeping unit at the site will be private with a locking door. The site will also have shared washroom facilities and an amenity space. BC Housing will select a non-profit operator for this project through a fair and open process. Support services will include:
24/7 staffing
Daily meals
Referrals to health care and other community services
Access to skills training and employment assistance
Space for counselling or medical treatments
Community Engagement
A caring community can contribute greatly to the success of people transitioning out of homelessness. We commit to keeping lines of communication open throughout this project, answering questions and addressing any concerns.
In March, 2024, BC Housing and the City of Campbell River hosted virtual dialogue sessions with nearby neighbours of HEARTH Village at 1299 Homewood Road. An in-person open house followed, March 20, from 5:30-7:30pm at the Campbell River Community Centre for the greater community to come out, learn more about the project and ask questions of the project team.
BC Housing and the City of Campbell River are working together to build approximately 40 units of temporary housing with supports at 1299 Homewood Road.
The 2023 Point-in-Time homeless count identified 197 people as experiencing homelessness in Campbell River. This is a 66% increase from the previous count in 2021. This project is a major part of our plan to address and prevent homelessness and encampments in the community.
This project is funded by the Province’s HEARTH program and will be called HEARTH Village.
About HEARTH Village
The City of Campbell River owns the property at 1299 Homewood Road. This site was chosen for temporary housing with supports because it is immediately available, already in use for overnight sheltering and close to various community services.
Each temporary sleeping unit at the site will be private with a locking door. The site will also have shared washroom facilities and an amenity space. BC Housing will select a non-profit operator for this project through a fair and open process. Support services will include:
24/7 staffing
Daily meals
Referrals to health care and other community services
Access to skills training and employment assistance
Space for counselling or medical treatments
Community Engagement
A caring community can contribute greatly to the success of people transitioning out of homelessness. We commit to keeping lines of communication open throughout this project, answering questions and addressing any concerns.
In March, 2024, BC Housing and the City of Campbell River hosted virtual dialogue sessions with nearby neighbours of HEARTH Village at 1299 Homewood Road. An in-person open house followed, March 20, from 5:30-7:30pm at the Campbell River Community Centre for the greater community to come out, learn more about the project and ask questions of the project team.
