Port Alberni Shelter Society

The Port Alberni Shelter Society (PASS) is a non profit organization that works with people who are homeless or are at risk of becoming homeless. The Port Alberni Shelter is run by the Port Alberni Shelter Society which was first established in 1972 as the Friendship Lodge, and has provided room and board accommodation and emergency shelter since that date. Currently the Shelter has a total of 42 beds with 12 reserved for emergency shelter clients. Every effort is made to accommodate people with emergency housing needs while maintaining a secure and stable environment for long-term room and board clients. The Shelter is open from 6am to 1am daily for intake and provides a complete meal service for all residents.