We are pleased to announce we restarted our LRCA counselling program. Currently we offer 6 to 8 sessions, utilizing strength based, solution focused approaches. Our counsellors are volunteers and come from a variety of helping profession backgrounds. All members of the counselling team are supported by a clinical supervisor. How it works: If you think you might benefit from our counselling services, please contact the LRCA by phone or email listed below. When a counsellor...Read More

Renovation of Rialto shelter by Saywell Contracting Ltd. is an impressive project now nearing completion. Shelter supervisor Kascey Pipe (above) sits on the bed of one of 10 pods in the new space which accommodates men and women in different parts of the BC Housing building. Karen Laing, LRCA Executive Director, observed the improvements today (Tuesday) with Dale Ennis, Saywell Contracting project manager. LRCA expects to fully move out of the Island Hotel shelter sometime...Read More

Do you need a hand completing your income tax and benefit form? If so, our LRCA Community Volunteer Income Tax program (CVITP) may be for you. Our specially-trained volunteers can help you complete your forms. The CVITP LRCA is slated to begin earlier, on March 8 this year and ending on April 30, 2022. In order to receive government benefits such as GST, Guaranteed Income Supplement, Child Tax Credit your income tax must be completed...Read More