The Canadian Homelessness Research Network (CHRN), supported by the Homelessness Partnering Secretariat, has developed a framework to identify and share promising practices to support communities in the development of effective solutions to preventing and reducing homelessness. This webinar will provide an overview of the framework, as well as highlights from two promising practice case studies. The Victoria Cool Aid Society will present their holistic approach to providing housing and support services geared for specific needs. The Boys and Girls Club of Calgary will present an innovative housing-first program for youth.
Director of the Canadian Homelessness Research Network (CHRN) and Associate Dean at York University, is committed to research and knowledge mobilisation that centres on making research relevant to policy and program development. His research interests include homelessness, youth culture and community development. His research on homelessness has focused on their economic strategies, nutritional vulnerability, education and legal and justice issues, as well as solutions to homelessness from both a Canadian and international perspective.
Kathy Stinson has been providing leadership in the not-for-profit and public sectors since 1989 and has been the Executive Director of Victoria Cool Aid Society since 2005. A lifelong learner, Kathy is a Certified Management Accountant by profession, has earned a graduate certificate in project management and is presently pursuing a diploma in Urban Land Economics. The 2012 recipient of the United Way of Greater Victoria award for Collaboration and Partnership, Kathy has served on the board of the BC Non Profit Housing Association since 2009. In 2013 Cool Aid received the Victoria Foundation Community Leadership Award
Katie Davies joined the Boys and Girls Clubs of Calgary in 2002, and is the founding managing director of the Youth Housing and Shelter division. She is committed to assisting street-involved and homeless youth to end their experience of homelessness. Highlights of her work include the re-design of the Avenue 15 Youth Shelter to incorporate a range of supportive shelter options and the development of the Infinity Project, an award-winning Housing First project that supports youth to obtain and keep permanent homes in the community.
Promising Practices Case Studies: