The Unitarian Shelter is celebrating its re-opening after the completion of renovations and a transfer of operations to the Nanaimo Family Life Association.
The two-month renovation was done to bring the shelter into compliance with BC Building and BC Fire Codes.
The shelter also celebrated the transfer of operations from the First Unitarian Fellowship of Nanaimo to the Nanaimo Family Life Association.
CHLY attended the celebration over the weekend on July 13 where outgoing Executive Director for the shelter and current city councillor, Paul Manly spoke about the renovations and transfer of operations.
Manly also spoke about the addition of a new washroom and healthcare room dedicated to Sophia, a 23-year-old shelter worker who died last year.
CHLY spoke with MP for Nanaimo-Ladysmith Lisa Marie Barron and former shelter volunteer Francise Deverell after the celebration.
