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About 85 percent of individuals who are homeless have challenges with mental illness. In partnership with the Katherine Sanford Housing Society, the Motivation, Power and Achievement Society, the Province of BC and the City of Vancouver, Streetohome has committed a portion of $20 million to develop this 62 unit project, as part of its overall commitment to building eight city sites. 1601 West 10th Avenue will provide both housing and support services such as on-site and outreach workers for mental health treatment services, advocacy workers and support staff, along with advocacy, outreach and crisis prevention.

Construction began in December 2010 and is expected to be completed in early 2012. 

Read the press release from the groundbreaking event.