Housing & Community

The Legion is the largest not-for-profit developer in BC of affordable, assisted housing for veterans and seniors.

Here are a few examples of how the Legion is working to ensure veterans & seniors have access to safe, affordable housing:

• Cockrell House (in Victoria): for homeless veterans

• Wheelchair-accessible projects

• Fire & Rescue Equipment

Since 1956, the Legion in BC has provided affordable housing to thousands of veterans and seniors. Today, the Legion operates over 4,500 units in 70 facilities with a community investment of approximately $94 million.

Assisted living accommodation has also been constructed (or is under construction) by Legion branches and arms-length Housing Societies within BC/Yukon Command totalling approximately 1,100 units, with many more on the drawing board.

Following are a few examples of Legion Manors throughout BC:

• Legion Manor, Victoria: 143 units
• Alexander Mackie Lodge, Langford: 105 units
• Sooke Legion #54: 10 units
• Maple Ridge Legion #88: 228 units
• New Chelsea Society, Vancouver: 1000 units

For more information, please contact info@legionbcyukon.ca