its doors to another 86 single occupancy units called Kindred Place in Yaletown, which offered 30 units of addiction recovery support services with a full-time support worker. Under the province of British Columbia's Provincial Homelessness Initiative, this model was repeated in 2010 at Karis Place, offering an additional 105 units for singles, again in Yaletown, with 30 units dedicated to those seeking addiction recovery support services. Both buildings have seven wheelchair accessible units. The society's "More Than a Roof" value-added philosophy aims to build supportive communities where people can heal and create positive change. More Than A Roof is a leader in the field of affordable housing solutions by offering "More Than" through their community development initiatives. One key area continually addressed is poverty reduction. MTR's Next Step Financial Literacy program offers financial management workshops, a savings program and dollar matching bonuses at the end of the program for those who successfully graduate. Other opportunities for tenants include work experience through volunteering, frequent community activities, support groups, community gardens, kitchen and life skills support. More Than A Roof is lead by an advisory board of professionals who provide governance and oversight, and bring generous amounts of time and leadership resources. Working closely with the executive director and senior management team, the board of directors provides leadership to the following sub-committees: Administration and Finance Personnel & Tenant Relations Property Maintenance New Projects Bylaw review Resource Development Executive Director Lorne Epp joined More Than A Roof as a volunteer board director in