Community Partnerships – Merging Lanes for Wraparound Supports

Join the Greater Victoria Housing Society, as they present a panel of leaders in the sector, to connect about Community Partnerships.. As an independent living housing provider, Greater Victoria Housing Society has successfully partnered with several support services organizations to provide stable housing with wraparound supports for marginalized individuals. This interactive workshop and panel presentation will feature case studies, success stories, lessons learned, and a chance to connect with the organizations involved in this partnership, to share both sides in the story. .

Who should attend:

leadership, support services organizations, housing providers

What you will learn:

Attendees will have an opportunity to learn from organizations who have successfully created partnerships to provide wrap-around supports for their community and clients, and to connect with the organizations involved on all sides. Come ready to ask questions, learn from mistakes and build connections.

Presenters:

• Lauren Rego, Manager of Tenancy & Community Relations, Greater Victoria Housing Society
• Candace Stretch, Manager of Supportive Housing & Family Services, The Cridge Centre for the Family
• Jason Walsh, Director of Program Services, Threshold Housing Society
• Michelle Leitner, Director of Capital Assets & Property Services, Victoria Cool Aid Society