There's help for eligible Delta residents struggling to make rent, in the form of a new subsidy available through Kyndred Community Living Society.
Recently, Kyndred (formerly Delta Community Living Society) announced it had been selected by BC Housing to locally administer the Canada‐British Columbia Housing Benefit, a rental housing subsidy intended to support vulnerable individuals and households in housing need, including people with developmental disabilities.
The amount of the benefit can range from $25 to $909 per month, depending on the recipient’s income, the number of people in the household and the amount they spend on rent.
“This benefit will make a huge difference for people with developmental disabilities in our community who qualify,” Kyndred’s director of inclusive living, Chrisoula Jana, said in a press release.
Applicants must meet certain eligibility criteria, among them that the benefit be used to supplement rental payments on non‐subsidized units only. As well, the rental unit must be located in B.C. and be the recipient’s primary residence.
The benefit is also income tested, and to be eligible applicants must be paying more than 30 per cent of their gross monthly income in rent.
The deadline for this round of applications is Friday, Nov. 1, but Kyndred will continue to accept applications until all of its allocated subsidy spots are filled.
To receive more information about the benefit, including full eligibility requirements, or an application, contact Kyndred by email at cbchb@kyndredsociety.ca.
The society, which has been serving the community for 60 years, revealed it was changing its name from Delta Community Living Society on July 12 after a "lengthy, inclusive and comprehensive renaming process."
The name was chosen after "extensive consultation" with families, employees, people served by the organization, and its board of directors, the group announced in a press release at the time, saying the new name "is unique and memorable, generates a sense of connection, and reflects the geographic diversity of the organization’s programs in South Delta, North Delta, and Surrey."
“We chose the name ‘Kyndred’ as it reflects our deep sense of connection to the people we support and honours our commitment to cultivating an environment where people with developmental disabilities feel seen, heard, and valued,” CEO Anita Sihota said in the release.
“While we have a new name and logo, our services, mission and values remain the same. Kyndred Community Living Society will continue its longstanding commitment to facilitating community connections, providing family supports, creating employment opportunities, and offering supportive housing options.”
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