A new group has formed to ensure Cranbrook’s new homeless shelter opens smoothly.
The working group comprises of representatives from BC Housing, the Cranbrook Community Connections Society of Southeast BC, the City of Cranbrook, Indigenous partners, Interior Health, local police, and the Cranbrook Fire Department.
City of Cranbrook Social Development Coordinator Marcel Germer said they are taking early action to make sure the Step Beyond Shelter is a success.
“Change usually brings new challenges, but by bringing key partners together ahead of time, we’re able to enhance our capacity for joint problem-solving and shared accountability,” she said.
“We want to make sure this transition is smooth for everyone.”
The group first met in Mid-July and will continue meeting once the shelter opens in late August.
The shelter has 40 beds and will have a full rotation of approximately 25 staff members.
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