Gabriola Housing Society
Working for affordable housing on Gabriola
Welcome
Gabriola Housing Society respectfully acknowledges that we live and work on lands that are part of Snuneymuxw First Nation territory. We are grateful to the Nation for their traditional stewardship of these lands.
Gabriola Housing Society is a non-profit, registered charity. Our vision is:
Affordable, comfortable, secure rental housing for Gabriolans of all ages who have low to moderate incomes.
Read about our proposed building site at Paisley Place. Find answers to the most frequently asked questions on our FAQ page. If you have questions or concerns please use our contact information at the bottom of this page.
NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
SUNDAY OCTOBER 20, 2024 at 3pm
Gabriola Agricultural Co-op Hall, 465 South Road, Gabriola, BC
Agenda:
• Approval of minutes previous AGM, October 19, 2023
• Report of Board of Directors for 2023
• Financial Statement for 2023
• Election of Directors
• REFRESHMENTS & CELEBRATION OF FUNDING FOR PAISLEY PLACE!
News Update — September 2024
Conceptual sketch of Paisley Place
The Board of Gabriola Housing Society is extremely pleased to announce that BC Housing has confirmed funding for the 24-home Paisley Place affordable rental housing project on Gabriola.
The one-time Shovel Ready Housing grant from BC Housing, along with support from other funders and community donors, will enable the long-awaited project to begin this fall, with potential completion in summer 2026.
Paisley Place will provide 24 homes for people with low to moderate incomes, as defined by BC Housing. There will be eight triplexes spread over two acres of the five-acre property on Paisley Place:
· 4 studios
· 8 one-bedroom homes
· 4 two-bedroom homes
· 8 three-bedroom homes
Six of the 24 homes will be accessible.
Rents will be confirmed closer to opening, but priority will be given to offer the majority of homes at below market rate.
The Society will oversee the selection of residents. More information will be available once the construction is underway.
Did you know you can receive Gabriola Housing Society (GHS) membership for only $5?
Your membership entitles you to vote at Annual and Special General Meetings, and you will receive GHS news directly by email. You will also know that you are helping to build more affordable and secure housing on Gabriola.
You Can Help Us
One of the best ways you can help is to make a tax-deductible donation. GHS is a registered charity. Use our Canada Helps website form button to make your donation—they will issue your tax receipt. Or you can send an e-transfer to gabriolahousingsociety@gmail.com or cheque directly to GHS.
Reach Us
Gabriola Housing Society
PO Box 76
Gabriola, BC, V0R 1X0