The shelter works closely with its counterparts in Nelson and Trail and the three sites will bus clients to another shelter that has an opening. Sometimes all someone needs is that supportive environment to make positive changes in their life.” “We are taking care of people and that is what we need to do. “It’s one more step in solving the housing crisis in Castlegar,” says Johnson. Plans call for a portion of the building to be used for low-cost housing. The shelter is managed by Ray Griffith, a retired paramedic, and Johnson says his leadership skills and knowledge help to keep things running smoothly.įinal details are still being worked out for the Flamingo Hotel site and the society is still in the process of meeting with the city and fire department to determine capacity. There is always a minimum of two staff members on site and awake at all times. The shelter is open 24/7, offering three meals a day, warm beds and support to help clients meet their goals and overcome their challenges. “We have an exceptional group of people working there,” says Johnson. Operating a shelter is no small task and CDCSS director Kristein Johnson credits her staff for making it a success. The society first opened the 10-bed shelter in November 2020 and it has been operating at capacity ever since. Castlegar’s homeless shelter is only a few months old, but it is already on the verge of expanding.Ĭastlegar and District Community Services Society (CDCSS) has purchased the Flamingo Motel with intentions to move The Way Out shelter there in the coming weeks.
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