Rally
Chilliwack, Mission
2016-09-13 09:00 PDT
File # Project Valley Sweep
Police in the Fraser Valley are crediting Project Valley Sweep for a decline in property crime over the summer. This joint effort involved seven dedicated officers from Abbotsford Police Department, Chilliwack and Mission RCMP….
Released by
Cpl. Mike Rail
Media Liaison Officer
Upper Fraser Valley Regional Detachment
46326 Airport Road, Chilliwack, B.C. V2P 1A5
Office: 604-702-4017
Fax: 604-702-4045
Email: UFVRD_Media@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
We started Cliff Avenue with 39 living in tents and 45 at the Salvation Army shelter. Right now, Maple Ridge has three low barrier facilities operating at capacity to provide 125 beds. An additional 316 homeless have been placed into 'scattered housing' throughout the community.
Add to this, the 60 individuals still living rough in ravines and wooded areas. We are doing more than other Lower Mainland community. How many homeless are we expected to house? The proposed BC Housing plan will add an additional 50 low barrier beds.
Maple Ridge
Population
Current # Of
Facilities
Current #
Of Beds
Proposed # Of Beds
Per 1000 People
Times The
Local Average*
