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Housing and homelessness in Burnaby, British Columbia

L'arche - Emily House

Offered by L'arche Greater Vancouver

Website checked March 2026

In short

Emily House opened in August 1996 welcoming five people. A board member helped purchase the house and it was named in honour of her niece, Emily, who has Down Syndrome.

Who it is for
Adults, Women, People with disabilities, Men; Women, Men, People with disabilities, Cognitive or developmental
What it helps with
A safe place to sleep tonight, A home I can afford, Support with memory, thinking or a disability
Where
7401 Sussex Ave, Burnaby, BC V5J 3V6
How to reach
Contact through L'arche Greater Vancouver: (604) 435-9544 · office@larchevancouver.org · Website
Last verified
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About this service

Emily House opened in August 1996 welcoming five people. A board member helped purchase the house and it was named in honour of her niece, Emily, who has Down Syndrome. Emily came to the opening ceremony to cut the ribbon with one of the residents. Five people with disabilities live in Emily House, along with four live-in assistants and additional support from part-time assistants.

Who can use it?

Adults with developmental disabilities

How do I get in touch?

Call (604) 435-9544, email office@larchevancouver.org, or use the website.

Phone
(604) 435-9544
Email
office@larchevancouver.org
Website
https://www.larchevancouver.org

Listed in Burnaby, British Columbia.

7401 Sussex Ave, Burnaby, BC V5J 3V6

7401 Sussex Ave, Burnaby, BC V5J 3V6Burnaby, British Columbia

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