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Fast facts about SAFER (July 2005)

An average SAFER client who lives alone:

  • Has a monthly income of $1,215
  • Pays $602 in rent
  • Receives a subsidy of $111
  • Would pay 50% of income for rent without SAFER
Did you know?

  • 78% of SAFER clients are female
  • 40% of SAFER clients are 80 years old or older
  • 19 SAFER clients are 100 years old or older
  • 13% of all people living in BC are seniors aged 65 years and over, one of the fastest growing population groups in the province