What began as a grassroots effort to support Penticton’s homeless population has evolved into a model being considered by communities across B.C.

Launched in 2016, the 100 More Homes Penticton initiative started with a simple goal: house 100 vulnerable individuals by July 2018, said Julie Czeck, the city’s general manager of public safety and partnerships.

“This simple but powerful mission sparked a movement,” she said at the most recent meeting of Penticton City Council.

“Today, it’s a formal collective of more than 40 organizations.”

Naomi Woodland, Housing Initiatives Director with United Way BC, said other municipalities are taking notice.

“There’s significant interest in what we’re doing—especially in reducing visible homelessness and building a safety net,” she said.

In 2022, t

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