About the Vernon Native Housing Society

Vernon Native Housing Society offers 146 units of housing.  The society offers many housing types to suit the needs of low-income individuals and families of both aboriginal and non-aboriginal ancestry.  These housing types include: single family homes, small and large multifamily complexes, an elders/seniors apartment building; within its complexes there are one, two and three bedroom accessible units for persons with mobility challenges. Vernon Native Housing Society also has three BC Housing portable rent subsidies which allows families flexibility in where they choose to live.

Construction is beginning on a 35 unit apartment building.  This building is being built to meet the needs of low-income individuals and families and 20% of its one, two, three and four bedroom units will be fully accessible, permitting those with mobility issues to live in units that accommodate them fully.  It is expected to be completed in February 2023.

Mission Statement

“To enhance the living conditions of the Urban People in the City of Vernon”

Board of Directors093

Valerie Chiba – President
Rick Chiba – Vice-President
Michael Ochoa – Secretary
Greg Barry – Treasurer
Hannah Vedan – Director

VNHS Staff

Karen Gerein – Executive Director
Stacey Marchand – Office Assistant
Trina Nash – Administration Assistant
James Verheul – Maintenance Supervisor
Keith Hamer – Thunderbird Site Manager
Petrine Paquette – Tenant Relations Coordinator
Alex Savage-Tubbs – Youth Independence Worker