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The Free Shower Program at Caledonia Park provided 548 showers in May, serving up to 35 people per day. It’s a place where people feel welcome and safe. This ...program is managed by the Nanaimo Unitarian Shelter on behalf of the City of Nanaimo Local Government. Learn more: https://www.uwcnvi.ca/what-w/our-work//free-shower-program See more

BC Temporary Rental Supplement (BC-TRS) Program Simplified FAQs 1. What is the BC-Temporary Rental Supplement (BC-TRS) Program? To support people and prevent the spread of COVID-19, the Province is introducing a new temporary rental supplement, halting evictions for non-payment of rent, and freezing rent... increases. The new BC Temporary Rental Supplement, or BC-TRS, will be administered by BC Housing. This new program will provide a temporary rental supplement to assist eligible low- and moderate-income renters who are struggling to pay their rent as a result of income loss or income reduction due to COVID-19. Eligible tenants will have the benefit paid directly to their landlord, benefitting both the landlord and the tenant. At this time, this is a three-month program. 2. Who is eligible? To be eligible, tenants must have experienced an income loss or reduction as a result of the current COVID-19 pandemic. Benefiting people with low to moderate incomes, this supplement will be available to renters who are facing financial hardship as a result of the COVID-19 crisis, but do not qualify for existing rental assistance programs. Full eligibility criteria will be available on BC Housing’s website soon. 3. Do I need to pay my rent for April? Yes, you should pay your rent for April. The rental supplement program will be accepting applications in mid-April. 4. I live in subsidized housing. Can I apply? No. Tenants whose rent is subsidized by any level of government are not eligible. If your rent contribution is based on your income and you have lost income as a result of COVID-19 (rentgeared- to-income), speak to your housing provider to see if you are eligible for an adjustment to your rent contribution. Information bulletin: Covid-19 Bulletin for Housing Providers - Eviction and Rent Adjustment Notification 5. I am receiving Income Assistance or Disability Assistance. Can I apply? No. Your Income Assistance or Disability Assistance includes a shelter allowance and has not changed as a result of COVID-19. 6. Who will receive the rental supplement payments? The rental supplement will be paid directly to landlords of eligible tenants. See more

Up to $500 a month to help with rent! https://vancouversun.com//covid-19-housing-officials-to-/