{"id":87520,"date":"2026-10-19T11:37:11","date_gmt":"2026-10-19T15:37:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cachc.ca\/?p=87520"},"modified":"2026-10-19T12:24:03","modified_gmt":"2026-10-19T16:24:03","slug":"cool-aid-housing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cachc.ca\/fr\/cool-aid-housing\/","title":{"rendered":"Cool Aid &#8211; Housing Profile"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row padding_top=&#8221;0&#8243; padding_bottom=&#8221;0&#8243;][vc_column][vc_single_image image=&#8221;87522&#8243; img_size=&#8221;600&#215;600&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_custom_heading source=&#8221;post_title&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243;]<span data-contrast=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.coolaid.org\">Cool Aid<\/a> in Victoria and surrounding areas in British Columbia<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> provide emergency shelter, permanent supportive housing, housing for seniors, primary health and dental care, nutritious meals, and other wellness programs to the capital region\u2019s most vulnerable people.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\"> \u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cool Aid offers affordable near-market rental units, subsidized rental buildings, a recovery house, supportive housing and emergency homeless shelters.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Affordable near-market rental units are designed for moderate income earners and their families who earn too much to qualify for subsidized housing, but who still need purpose-built rental housing that is affordable to them. The Crosstown features 100 rental apartments, including 30 affordable market units\u00a0ranging from studios, one, two, and three-bedroom suites, including accessible options. There are also 17 subsidized studio units at The Chestnut including accessible options. The 3rd floor of Mount Edwards offers 15 total studio and one-bedroom subsidized apartments for seniors over the age of 55. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In subsidized rental buildings, a subsidy often covers the difference between what residents can afford and the cost of operating the building. Rent is determined based on income: tenants receiving income assistance may pay a flat rate, while those not on income assistance may pay 30% of their gross monthly household income.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Crosstown features 100 rental apartments, including 30 subsidized units. The 51 units of affordable market housing at 210 Gorge Road East include studio, one, and two-bedroom suites, plus accessible options.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Dr. Joe Haegert Community Health Centre has also just opened within the Crosstown housing complex. Until now, more than 6000 patients were receiving care from their clinic or from a mobile van once a week. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Opened in the spring of 2026, Cool Aid\u2019s first Recovery House provides 20 units of substance free, supportive transitional housing for individuals who have completed early-stage recovery and are experiencing homelessness or housing instability. Their goal is to support continued recovery, promote independent living skills, and prepare residents for long-term stable housing.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cool Aid has 13 supportive housing sites and 131 units added in the last year. The housing sites offer nutritious meals, mental and physical health care, substance-free recovery units, and life skills. This support is a vital part of helping people rebuild their lives in a safe, caring environment. 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