Reach Child and Youth Development Society was successful in securing $21,000 through the Community Prosperity Fund (CPF) grant administered by the Delta Community Foundation.
The funds will support Delta Housing Be Mine Society that advocates for affordable and inclusive housing opportunities for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities living in Delta.
“The Delta Community Foundation is happy to support such an important initiative in our community. We, as a Foundation, are here to support the various charities of Delta and are so pleased to assist the great work being done by Delta Housing Be Mine Society,” said president Gillian Lowrey.
Many of the young people seeking inclusive housing through Delta Housing Be Mine Society are graduates of Reach Society programs and services.
“Being able to live as independently as possible is so important to everyone’s quality of life and Reach is grateful to Delta Housing Be Mine for its advocacy work towards this important end goal for individuals with disabilities,” said Reach executive director Renie D’Aquila.
Recently, Affordable Housing Societies, the developer of Evergreen Court Apartments in Ladner, committed 10 units to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities at a subsidized rent. This milestone was achieved through collaborative partnerships with Delta Housing Be Mine Society, Affordable Housing Societies, CMHC, BC Housing and the City of Delta.
“Together, we have taken significant steps toward creating homes where inclusion thrives and communities where everyone belongs,” said Delta Housing Be Mine Society president and founder Shirley-Ann Reid. “Let’s carry this momentum forward, strengthening partnerships and building a future where every individual has a place to call home.”
