LJ Folden exudes optimism and gratitude now that he has a place to temporarily call home.
Displaced last August when the Bush Creek East wildfire destroyed his rental accommodation in Scotch Creek, the former North Shuswap resident was recently at risk of becoming homeless on April 30, when he was expected to vacate the Sorrento hotel where he91裸聊视频檇 been staying. After sharing his , offers of support were received and eventually new accommodation was found in Chase.
Folden is one of a number of evacuees lined up for a housing project in Chase that is still under development and may not be completed for another four to six months, leaving them in need of a place to stay in the interim. On disability, Folden said his struggle was finding a place that is wheelchair accessible.
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Folden said he91裸聊视频檚 also received donated financial support to assist with his rent through the coming months.
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Folden is grateful to everyone who has provided support, especially to Salmon Arm resident Monica Gail Kriese who has been helping him and others in his situation find a housing alternative. Another two are seniors. Kriese said funding was found for them to extend their current accommodation until May 15. One of them may have a 5th wheel lined up to live in afterwards until the Chase development is ready. However, they91裸聊视频檙e in need of a place to park it over the coming summer months. The other has a property where she could place a camper or trailer, but does not have one.
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Folden anticipated moving into his new rental accommodation on May 2.
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Anyone with information about potential housing options may contact Kriese at 250-833-6100.
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