<div dir="ltr"><p class="MsoNormal">FYI</p><p class="MsoNormal">-----------------------------------------</p><p class="MsoNormal"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal">Upcoming session that holds the potential to make a significant impact in Black communities. </p><p class="MsoNormal">These sessions are for those who are Black or in Black-led organizations (at least half of the leadership team is Black).<u></u><u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b>Event:</b> Co-Design Convening – Black Community Housing Technical Resource Centre<u></u><u></u></p><p class="m_-7472744628287711778MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0cm 36pt;line-height:15.4px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><u></u><span style="font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">        </span></span><u></u><b>Location:</b> Online<u></u><u></u></p><p class="m_-7472744628287711778MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt 36pt;line-height:15.4px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><u></u><span style="font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">        </span></span><u></u><b>Accommodations: </b>$50 for your valuable time and insights<u></u><u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b>Time on <span style="background:yellow">Monday December 11th</span>:<u></u><u></u></b></p><p class="m_-7472744628287711778MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0cm 36pt;line-height:15.4px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><u></u><span style="font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">        </span></span><u></u>10am-12pm Ottawa // <b>RSVP</b>: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/769944373347" target="_blank">https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/769944373347</a><u></u><u></u></p><p class="m_-7472744628287711778MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0cm 36pt;line-height:15.4px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><u></u><span style="font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">        </span></span><u></u>2pm – 4pm Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area // <b>RSVP</b>: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/769851335067" target="_blank">https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/769851335067</a><u></u><u></u></p><p class="m_-7472744628287711778MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt 36pt;line-height:15.4px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><u></u><span style="font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">        </span></span><u></u>4pm – 6pm – Ontario municipalities with populations of 400,000 or less // <b>RSVP</b>: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/769949689247" target="_blank">https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/769949689247</a><u></u><u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal">We are part of a national network to establish a Black Technical Resource Centre, to support the Black community lead increased supplies of affordable housing development that will meet the needs of Black communities. We not only seek your participation but also encourage you to extend this invitation to Black community leaders and professionals in your network who are passionate about this cause. Your insights, experiences, and networks are invaluable in our collective effort to drive progress.<u></u><u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal">RSVP for the convening(s) that you live or work in, share it with your networks. Join the opportunity to collaboratively discuss and develop strategies that can lead to real and lasting change.<u></u><u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal">What We'll Explore Together:<u></u><u></u></p><p class="m_-7472744628287711778MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0cm 36pt;line-height:15.4px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><u></u>1.<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">      </span><u></u>Overcoming Barriers: Addressing systemic challenges and improving information access.<u></u><u></u></p><p class="m_-7472744628287711778MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0cm 36pt;line-height:15.4px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><u></u>2.<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">      </span><u></u>Building Bridges: Crafting approaches for creating meaningful partnerships.<u></u><u></u></p><p class="m_-7472744628287711778MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0cm 36pt;line-height:15.4px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><u></u>3.<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">      </span><u></u>Ensuring a Lasting Impact: Discussing long-term strategies for the success of Black community housing initiatives.<u></u><u></u></p><p class="m_-7472744628287711778MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt 36pt;line-height:15.4px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><u></u>4.<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">      </span><u></u>Laying the Foundation: Defining essential services and principles for the Black Community Housing Transformation Centre.<u></u><u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal">Thank you for considering this invitation. Together, we can create a brighter, more equitable future for our community.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:12.75pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><b><span style="color:black">Cheryll Case</span></b><u></u><u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:12.75pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="color:black;border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0cm">Founder and Executive Director</span><u></u><u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:12.75pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><b><span style="color:black;border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0cm;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">She/Her</span></b><u></u><u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:12.75pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="color:black;border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0cm"><a href="mailto:Cheryll.Case@CPplanning.ca" target="_blank"><span style="color:black">Cheryll.Case@CPplanning.ca</span></a> | <span style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">647-905-0197</span> | </span><span style="color:black"><a href="https://cpplanning.ca/" target="_blank"><span style="color:black;border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0cm">www.</span></a><a href="https://cpplanning.ca/" target="_blank"><span style="color:black;border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0cm">cpplanning.ca</span></a></span><u></u><u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><a href="https://cpplanning.us19.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=82db82f378d5ccfccd05ca15c&id=4fde8bc203" target="_blank"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="color:rgb(237,125,49);border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0cm;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">Subscribe to CP Planning’s Mailing List</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="color:rgb(237,125,49);border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0cm;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"> </span></a></p><div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div><span><br><div dir="ltr" style="margin-left:0pt" align="left"><table style="border:none;border-collapse:collapse"><colgroup><col width="125"><col width="307"></colgroup><tbody><tr style="height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