Katherine McParland Bursary created for young adults who have experienced housing instability

Applicants must be enrolled in a recognized B.C. post-secondary or vocational institute with a focus on social work or community services and have full-time status in September of the application year. The awards committee will review applications and award the bursary prior to the start of the 2022-23 school year.

“We are so pleased to announce this bursary in memory of Katherine, who was such a dedicated advocate for youth and a dear friend and colleague,” Cassie Doyle, BC Housing Board of Commissioners chair says. “She was courageous in pushing for the meaningful inclusion of youth with lived experience in decisions that affected them. This award is a way to continue Katherine’s legacy and work by giving back to the next generation of advocates and change makers.”

McParland passed away unexpectedly in 2020. Her lived and academic expertise led her to establish and lead A Way Home Kamloops, a non-profit organization that provides housing and support services to youth at risk of or experiencing homelessness.

Katherine’s Place, a housing project for youth transitioning out of care in Kamloops, is under development on 560-562 Tranquille Rd.

by Aaron Schulze

Katherine McParland Bursary created for young adults who have experienced housing instability

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