Chandler House, a shared accommodation for eight individuals who experienced chronic homelessness, opened in 2014 and is set to this June.
Alexandra Skinner-Reynolds with BC Housing explains Inn from the Cold came to BC Housing two years ago to ask for assistance because donations alone were not covering their costs with the Chandler House.
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When IFTC started the Chandler House the society was entirely funded by donations with no financial involvement from BC Housing.
Jan Schulz, Executive Director of IFTC, says the one-time funding of $66,000 annually ends on March 30.
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With the funding finished the Chandler House is unable to operate.
However the lease with the private property owner, which was drawn up three years ago, comes to an end in June and the owner does not wish to renew.
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Both BC Housing and IFTC are working together to find a better and more suitable space.
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The IFTC administration offices and the Chandler House Free Store are also located at the Chandler House and will need a new location after June.
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The free store may remained closed until a new housing facility can be found due to the current circumstance.
