Sparrow House women's recovery centre opens in Chilliwack, expanding beds
A new 15‑bed facility called Sparrow House opened at 46209 Maple Avenue in Chilliwack on July 29, 2026. The centre houses the women’s recovery program of Ruth & Naomi’s Mission (RAN), increasing its capacity from eight to fifteen beds.
RAN executive director Scott Gaglardi said the building signals that residents are “never out of sight” and are valued. The opening was attended by provincial MLAs Á’a:líya Warbus and Heather Maahs, City of Chilliwack councillor Nicole Read, and RAN development director Tracy Rahn. A performance by the Stqó:ye Slháli Singing Group honored the Indigenous roots of the land.
Ruth & Naomi’s Mission is a Christian‑faith nonprofit that provides shelter, meals, addiction treatment and supportive housing to people experiencing homelessness, poverty and addiction across the Fraser Valley.
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Ruth & Naomi’s Mission is a Christian faith‑based nonprofit serving people experiencing homelessness, poverty and addiction in Chilliwack and the Fraser Valley. agassizharrisonobserver.com · abbynews.com · theprogress.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The women’s recovery program at Ruth & Naomi’s Mission expanded from eight beds to fifteen beds. agassizharrisonobserver.com · abbynews.com · theprogress.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The opening ceremony featured a performance by the Stqó:ye Slháli Singing Group honoring Indigenous roots. agassizharrisonobserver.com · abbynews.com · theprogress.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Tracy Rahn is the director of development with Ruth & Naomi’s Mission. agassizharrisonobserver.com · abbynews.com · theprogress.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Sparrow House, a 15‑bed facility, opened at 46209 Maple Avenue in Chilliwack on July 29, 2026. agassizharrisonobserver.com · abbynews.com · theprogress.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] MLAs Á’a:líya Warbus and Heather Maahs attended the Sparrow House opening ceremony. agassizharrisonobserver.com · abbynews.com · theprogress.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] City of Chilliwack councillor Nicole Read attended the opening ceremony. agassizharrisonobserver.com · abbynews.com · theprogress.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Scott Gaglardi is the executive director of Ruth & Naomi’s Mission. agassizharrisonobserver.com · abbynews.com · theprogress.com