Co:Here
The Co:Here Community is a 26 unit apartment building where people work hard to be great neighbours. We share our time with each other through community meals, looking after the gardens, caring for common spaces, and lots of just enjoying life. We desire to have a diverse community that offers affordable housing with supports for people from widely varied backgrounds and the possibility for belonging, friendship, trust and love through the spaces and community life within.
The Space
Much of the building is devoted to common area spaces including:
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A Dining Hall and Living Room
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Guest Suite for out of town guests
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A Large Common Kitchen
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A Reflection Room
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A Large Garden
The residences at Co:Here consist of:
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2 Accessible studios
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16 Studios
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4 One-bedroom units
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4 Two-bedroom units
Applications + Waitpool
Applications are open at Co:Here!
A strong applicant for Co:Here housing is someone who:
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Is in need of housing and fit our eligibility criteria (see below);
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Desires to build relationships with others as a result of their own life experience;
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Is self-aware. You understand and can articulate your own needs and boundaries, especially as related to supporting others
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Participates in the neighbourhood (e.g. you have relationships, paid or volunteer work, attend clubs or groups, participate in local social, cultural, or spiritual organizations etc.)
Does this sound like you or someone you know?
Download a copy online or pick one up from our office in Co:Here during our business hours:
Mon 10am - 12pm | Tues Closed | Wed 1-4pm | Thurs 10am - 12pm | Fri Closed
Completed applications can be dropped off at our office during business hours, emailed to admin@salsburycs.ca, or mailed to:
Salsbury Community Society
#107 - 1723 Victoria Drive
Vancouver, BC
V5N 4J9
Already applied?
We ask applicants to refresh their interest yearly in September. You can refresh your interest by calling the office at 604-629-0653 or emailing us at admin@salsburycs.ca.
Eligibility is determined by:
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Demonstrated connection (physical or relational) to the neighbourhood in which the building is located.
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Communicated interest in living in a community-minded building and the willingness to share in the work and life of the community.
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Willingness to disclose financial information to validate current annual income.
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Ability to direct their own mental and physical health care with existing formal and/or informal support networks in place outside of Co:Here.
