The mission of the Creston Valley Den Society is to assist the unhoused and marginally housed in Creston, in a non-judgmental manner, always considering human dignity.
“We know that Creston is in dire need of a safe, supported ten bed shelter, funded through BC Housing with the cooperation of the Town of Creston,” said Nancy DeVuono, chairperson of the Den Society.
Until that happens, the Creston Valley Den Society is doing its best to support Creston’s unhoused and marginally housed population through their Drop In program
Located at Trinity United Church and open every day except Saturday from 1 to 3 p.m., the drop-in provides food, basic necessities, access to showers and laundry and more. It is also a point of contact for service providers such as Social Development and Poverty Reduction, Access to Benefits, KES, and Indigenous and Medical supports.
DeVuon osays that while Creston’s unhoused population may not be large, they do exist and need support. There are more and more people with no or sub-standard housing, she says, many of them seniors.
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