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1648 E 1st Avenue temporary shelter community information session

October 26 2017, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 1648 E 1st Avenue temporary shelter community information session. Join us to meet with staff from RainCity Housing and Support Society (the shelter operator), the City and BC Housing to learn more about the specific operations of the shelter and how the partners will work together to ensure the temporary shelter will be managed safely and responsibly. Event detailsThe City is committed to ensuring homeless residents have a safe, warm place to sleep during the cold winter months.Over the last nine winters, the City of Vancouver and BC Housing have partnered to open temporary shelters so people experiencing homelessness can come inside and get connected to health and housing services. The temporary shelter at 1648 East 1st will open on November 8, 2017.NoteSpace is limited - please register in advance by email to housing@vancouver.caLearn more about the temporary shelter program.. Event Details. Location: 1661 Napier Street, Vancouver