Kamloops Rent Bank
Kamloops set to boost rent bank
KAMLOOPS - A program aimed at helping working people struggling to pay their rent is set to get a boost from the city through affordable housing funding. Administered by the Elizabeth Fry Society, the rent bank has been helping individuals and families by providing loans to help cover rental costs for just over two years....
Affordable housing key to homeless problem
KAMLOOPS – A plan to end homelessness in Kamloops by 2015 is an attainable goal if affordable housing continues to be focused on by council and community partners, an action plan coordinator says. The 2013 homelessness summary shows a need for 2,222 affordable housing units, from temporary and subsidized housing to private rental and entry...
Rent bank helps overlooked group
City funding could expand program to more groups KAMLOOPS – As one of only four rent banks in B.C. the local rent bank, run by Kamloops Elizabeth Fry Society, helps low income families not normally eligible for other assistance. The rent bank started in January with the support of four local groups and the first...