The Salvation Army’s Gateway of Hope, a modern, state of the art facility for the homeless and at-risk population in Langley, B.C., officially opens its doors today, November 27.

The three-storey development provides 30 emergency shelter beds and 25 supportive independent living transitional beds for the homeless or those at risk of homelessness in the community. But the facility offers more than shelter.

Clients will benefit from:
A daily meal centre that serves seven meals a week. It is expected that more than 75,000 meals will be served each year.

Counselling services where, in partnership with Trinity Western University, masters level counselling is available for Gateway guests and Langley residents.

A chef training program that will see more than 20 men and women graduate from the program each year.

The hospitality server training program where men and women are trained for immediate employment placement in the food service industry.

The building service worker training program where men and women are trained as custodians.

The Salvation Army thanks the Federal, Provincial and Municipal levels of government, as well as countless other private, corporate and group donations for funding and a shared vision that will help individuals regain their independence in the community.

The City of Langley Mayor Peter Fassbender says: “The Gateway of Hope will go a long way towards providing an effective long-term solution to the issue of homelessness in our community.”