“Hope is on the Horizon” 14 unit multiplex tackles homelessness amongst Lower Nicola Indian Band

LNIB Members and Housing Staff | Zach Amin Photography
ROCKY PINES — Family members struggling with homelessness or rising rent can finally return to the Lower Nicola Indian Band community of Rocky Pines, or as they call it “home.”
A fully functional state of the art 14 unit multiplex has been officially opened as members on a waiting list are just about set to move in. It’s a huge step in the fight against homelessness that has ravaged the community for far too long.
LNIB chief Stuart Jackson says “It took strong leadership to make this decision. Something that is very important to know, we only have so much land. My grandfather once told me the creator stopped creating land a long time ago. It’s time for us as leaders to take initiative and help our communities. Today is a proud day.”

LNIB Chief Stuart Jackson | Zach Amin Photography
70 waiting list members will move in to suites that include in suite laundry and dryer, and even fully accessible bathrooms with disability supports by the toilets and showers for those with mobility issues. The units have breathtaking views, plenty of storage space and are located close enough to transit.
Stuart Jackson says “The in suite laundry is one of the biggest conveniences of these buildings. I can’t imagine having to bus to Merritt back to Rocky Pines with laundry or have to constantly rely on relatives.”
While the move is a step in the right direction, anyone still struggling is encouraged to go to the CMHC website.
There they can pressure the CMHC to continue to build more of these buildings.
$ 84,000,000 has been pumped into the housing thanks to the CMHC with 200 homes built so far.
It’s a huge step in the right direction for the Lower Nicola Indian Band and it will reunite families and bring dignity to the entire community.
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