The Sunshine Coast, like many communities, is experiencing a growing aging population. As seniors age, their housing and support needs change. The 2023 Social and Housing Needs Assessment has highlighted significant gaps in available housing for seniors, and in response, Cover the Coast is leading a Seniors Housing Working Group to address these needs. They are calling on seniors across the Sunshine Coast to provide input on seniors housing in our community.
To ensure seniors’ voices are at the centre of this conversation, we are hosting four community events aimed at gathering direct input about seniors’ housing needs, preferences and experiences. These events will also provide valuable information on available housing options, current programs, key research findings and the ongoing efforts to improve housing solutions for seniors. If you’re unable to attend an event, we encourage you to share your input through our online or paper survey.
Event dates and locations:
• Gibsons: Tuesday, March 4 at Harmony Hall, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
• Pender Harbour: Thursday, March 6 at Pender Harbour Community Centre - Harbourside Friendship Gathering,10:30 a.m. to noon
• Pender Harbour Health Centre 12:30 to 2 p.m.
• Sechelt: Friday, March 7 at Sechelt Activity Centre,12:30 to 2:30 p.m
Join us for snacks and refreshments, and a chance to make a positive impact on the housing options available to seniors!
Survey open Feb. 24 to March 12 for seniors 65+ or caregivers of seniors 65+
Paper copies available:
• Sunshine Coast Resource Centre
• Sechelt Public Library
• Gibsons Public Library
Online Survey Access: https://coverthecoast.org/survey-2025/
Cover the Coast is a community-driven initiative focused on addressing the housing and social service needs of the Sunshine Coast. Through collaboration with local stakeholders, government bodies, and residents, Cover the Coast strives to create accessible, affordable housing solutions for all members of our community.
