The 2008 Forum on Social Housing and Homelessness is designed for Social Housing Service Managers, shelter providers, and community agencies in Ontario. This forum has been organized by the Ontario Municipal Social Services Association (OMSSA), the Service Manager Housing Network (SMHN) and the Ontario Association of Hostels (OAH). The theme for this year’s forum, "Connecting the Dots, is reflected in the main message within the keynote addresses and workshops being offered over the two-and-a-half- day forum. Delegates who deliver municipal social housing and homelessness services as well as shelter and hostel representatives from across Ontario can expect to come away from this forum with tools, resources and concrete examples of partnerships, as well as a renewed sense of the importance of collaboration as they pursue the goal of healthy communities and a home for all Ontarians. This year’s conference offers delegates workshops that are ninety minutes to two hours in length to promote collaboration and discussion among participants and provide an opportunity to discuss issues relating to policy and program administration. We hope that you will join your colleagues from across the province for this important forum, which will provide you with new insights, new enthusiasm and an increased capacity to continue your very important work.