This upcoming session will provide attendees with an expert speaking presentation on the topic:
"An introduction to Housing First"
Presented by the Cross Department Coordination Initiatives Family Services and Housing - Government of Manitoba
On behalf of the Community Development Information Sharing Working Group, we invite you to attend the next session of the free lunch hour community development information sharing presentation.
Please note there is no need to register, simply show up as we have ample room to accommodate all persons.
This session will provide attendees with valuable information including:
- The "old" and "new" ways of describing Homelessness.
- Description of the principles of 'Housing First'- a model of integrated housing, healthcare and social services.
- The current paradigm shift in homelessness policy in North America.
- Question and Answer.
Date: Monday, March 23, 2009
Time: 12:00 noon - 1:30 PM
Place: Fort Rouge Leisure Centre, 625 Osborne St.
(FREE and AMPLE parking available on site)
Feel free to bring your lunch and a friend to the session.
Community Development Information Sharing Working Group:
These free Community Development Information Sharing workshops are planned and coordinated by a group of volunteers. They are intended for interested individuals, groups and service providers. The workshops help to keep us all informed about exciting new initiatives and programs in our communities.
