Two Kermode Friendship Society programs aimed at curtailing homelessness in Terrace will move forward with the support of City Council.
One program, the Prince George Nechako Aboriginal Education and Training Association program, aims to help reduce and intervene with homelessness, and improve self-sufficiency.
Partnered with the Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness, the program helps individuals first find housing, then supports their re-integration with counselling services and cultural activities.
That program will work alongside the Lu’ma Native Housing Program, which aims to also offer training and employment to those in need.
Continuing with their housing first approach, the Lu’ma Program will then connect clients with income support, life skill development, basic needs, pre-employment support, and education and training.
Together, the programs aim to not only reduce homelessness, but also help those suffering re-integrate with their community.
Council voted to issue letters of support for both programs.
