Tenant Resources
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General Information
Women and Family Support
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| Fernie Women’s Resource Centre |
Fernie Women’s Resource Centre |
| An informative website which provides professional resources and information regarding violence against women. |
Ending Violence |
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A useful resource for anyone who is seeking information about family law in British Columbia.
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Family Law |
Senior Support
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A summary of government services, resources and information for B.C. residents. Directory of resources for planning and living a healthy and active life as we age.
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BC Seniors Support |
| The Seniors First BC (formerly BC Centre for Elder Advocacy and Support) |
Seniors Services Society |
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Seniors drop in centre in Fernie BC
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Fernie Senior drop in centre |
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SAFER - The Shelter Aid for Elderly Renters (SAFER) program helps make rents affordable for BC seniors with low to moderate incomes. SAFER provides monthly cash payments to subsidize rents for eligible BC residents who are age 60 or over and who pay rent for their homes.
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SAFER on BC Housing |
Other Subsidy Options
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Links / Contacts |
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RAP Program - The Rental Assistance Program provides eligible low-income working families with cash assistance to help with their monthly rent payments.
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RAP on BC Housing |
| HPP Program – Homeless prevention program, subsidy available to women with or without children in none subsidized units. Administered through Elk Valley Safehomes. |
Please contact 1-800-200-3003 |