February 22, 2024
Global News
A two-day symposium on housing and homelessness was recently held in Peterborough, Ont. It's a follow-up to a housing forum that took place in May 2023.
Download the report from this event:
The report begins by describing why the symposium was created and how it developed over the last year and a half. The symposium logistics, many intentionally constructed to align with conference themes, are then outlined. Next, the action planning, which was facilitated in working groups, is described, with an overview of community priorities that align with each working group topic. The symposium culminated with a shareback and task assignment meeting where service providers, nonprofits, and others volunteered to lead an action on the priority list. The report moves to describe the agreed-upon community actions, outlining the commitments made by various entities to effect positive change. Additionally, it highlights steps and actions that are yet to be undertaken, underscoring the ongoing nature of the community’s response to the housing and homelessness crisis. The report concludes with final thoughts on the process, imbued with both hope and urgency to collectively take action to take care of our community.
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