Grande Prairie Métis group working to expand shelter for at-risk elders – CBC
We actually do something about the homelessness and make sure that they leave in a positive way’
Apr 04, 2018
A Métis group in Grande Prairie wants to build a second elder’s shelter in the city, which would more than double the number of beds available to Indigenous seniors facing homelessness.
The Elder’s Caring Shelter, together with Métis Local 1990, applied for support the city of Grande Prairie in 2017.
“We’re waiting in anticipation of a decision,” said Walter Andreeff, project manager for the proposed shelter. “To continue to enable this project, we need some support dollars.”
The current Elder’s Caring Shelter in Grande Prairie has 16 bedrooms. Residents are 55 or older and at risk of becoming homeless.
