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| There's a new look to the second floor of Prince Rupert's Friendship House following some renovation work. |
The Prince Rupert Port Authority and Friendship House Association of Prince Rupert have reunited for another project at the Fraser Street facility, with the Port lending a financial hand to renovation work of the second floor.
After working together to complete a new community kitchen in 2019 and full lobby restoration on the first floor of the facility in 2021, FHAPR and PRPA shifted focus to the main stairwell and second story.This part of the building is home to several key programs and services, and includes the Culture Room, staff kitchen, computer lab used for employment and skills training, administrative offices, and childcare areas that host parent and tot groups.
With new electrical infrastructure, lighting, windows, drywall, and flooring throughout, these important spaces are now safer, brighter, and more accessible for all users.
A large digital screen has also been installed in the hallway, displaying the day’s schedule and other important notices.
The total cost of the project was $253,660, with PRPA contributing $126,830.
Anna Zanella, Executive Director of the Friendship House Association of Prince Rupert provided a look at how the ongoing support from the Port has helped with their programs at the Fraser Street centre.
“In 2021, we had over 150,000 points of service and the number of clients is continuously growing. The support of the Community Investment Fund has enabled us to continue to enhance our programs and improve the experiences for the thousands of people we reach each year.”
A video presentation also provides a glimpse into the work that went into the restoration project.
Some background on the work of the Friendship House and more related to todays announcement can be reviewed here.
More notes on the Prince Rupert Port Authority's Community Investment fund can be found here.
Cross posted from the North Coast Review.
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