Prevent heartless "eviction" at Woodwynn Farms

To:

Premier John Horgan: premier@gov.bc.ca

Lana Popham, Min. of Agriculture: AGR.Minister@gov.bc.ca

Judy Darcy, Min. Mental Health & Addictions: MH.Minister@gov.bc.ca

Selina Robinson, Min. Municipal Affairs & Housing: selina.robinson.MLA@leg.bc.ca

Carole James, Min. Finance: Carole.James.MLA@leg.bc.ca

Andrew Weaver, Leader, BC Green Party: andrew.weaver.mla@leg.bc.ca

Rich Coleman, Interim Leader, BC Liberal Party: rich.coleman.mla@leg.bc.ca

Adam Olsen, MLA: adam.olsen.mla@leg.bc.ca

Central Saanich Mayor Council: municipalhall@csaanich.ca

cc richardl@woodwynnfarms.org

Please support Woodwynn Farms in everything they are trying to do.

Woodwynn Farms is heroically trying to provide a healing environment for people recovering from addiction and helping them get back on their feet. The opportunity provided - to work and contribute productively on the farm - is golden. Yet they are thwarted at every turn.

The lack of services to support people recovering from addiction is a huge problem in BC, at the same time there is a drug crisis and a housing shortage, is both shameful and tragic. The situation is appalling, and I expect better from all levels of government in BC.  

Without your support, the individuals recovering at Woodwynn Farms will slip through the cracks. Aside of miracles, it is very likely they will end up back on the street or dead. 

Woodwynn Farms is such a miracle.

Rather than try to find ways to shut them down ~ the latest by finding a loophole to "evict" residents from the roof over their heads ~ initiative should be enthusiastically supported. 

There are regulations to be considered? Get out your scissors and cut through the red tape. Ask yourselves what CAN be done, not what can't.

If the facilities are so risky, move mountains to fix the issue short term. 

Rent or buy a handfull of the RV's sitting idle for the winter. Poof, problem solved, at least for the short term. 

That's not reasonable? So BRAINSTORM until you can find another way to help. 

Collectively, you can make a difference if you want to. 

Respectfully,

Roberta Westwood

Saanichton

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