[homeles_ot-l] FW: Housing Again Bulletin #136 November 2010
Lynne Browne
lbrowne at ysb.on.ca
Fri Nov 5 13:02:54 EDT 2010
FYI . . . there's a community spotlight on YSB in this edition.
Lynne Browne
Coordinator, Alliance to End Homelessness
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A monthly electronic bulletin highlighting what people are
doing to put housing back on the public agenda in Ontario,
across Canada and around the world.
In this issue
* Feature
* Community Spotlight
* News Briefs
Number 136 * November 2010
Feature:
The Road to a National Housing Plan
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>From November 15 - 17, 2010, the Seven Cities of Alberta are hosting The
Road Home conference on homelessness in Edmonton. The event will include
panel discussions on subjects such as housing first, research and
policy, targeting specific populations, and new, innovative projects.
The conference will also include youth-specific workshops including a
panel discussion of recent research into youth homelessness and its
causes, as well as e-housing programs for youth.
According to the The Road Home
<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?RaisingtheRoof/095688d813/6a5280809b/67b7e6d66c
> website, the conference also includes a half-day national forum
<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?RaisingtheRoof/095688d813/6a5280809b/048b218cc8
> on homelessness. Organizations including the Canadian Housing and
Renewal Association
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> (CHRA), the Wellesley Institute
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> , and the Canadian Chamber of Commerce
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> - have stressed the need for a national housing plan.
Housing advocates are eager to discuss a national housing strategy
buoyed by the continuing success of Bill C-304 - draft legislation to
create a national housing plan for Canada. Third reading started in
October and three of the four federal political parties in the Commons
have pledged their support.
Vancouver East MP Libby Davies, sponsor of the bill, says the
legislation calls on the federal government, in partnership with the
provinces, the territories, First Nations, municipalities and
stakeholders, to develop a strategy that could result in a "real plan"
with objectives, targets, outcomes, and deliverables.
The Bloc supported Bill C-304 at first and second reading, but had
threatened to withdraw its support in third reading unless there was
recognition of Quebec. Bloc MPs have agreed to support the amended
legislation which recognizes Quebec's right to its own institutions.
The bill continues third reading debate and is expected to be referred
back to committee for an amendment to secure Bloc support. Once the bill
passes third reading, it will move to the Senate for consideration, said
the Wellesley Institute's Michael Shapcott. Earlier this summer, the
Senate unanimously adopted the In From the Margins report from Senator
Art Eggleton that calls for a national housing plan which is a positive
step.
Interested participants to The Road Home
<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?RaisingtheRoof/095688d813/6a5280809b/8ed474fffa
/i=a2d12697-3067-42c2-bc6b-d9d2a9088c2a> conference will be sent a
survey about a week before the event to help frame the discussion on the
17th. The session that day will feature an introduction to some of the
work happening across the country, followed by discussion around the key
questions identified, then a summary and discussion around next steps.
Community Spotlight
Ottawa Youth Services Bureau
Supporting Youth in Making Positive Lifestyle Decisions
In this fifth year of Eva's Initiatives Award for Innovation, three
winners and four finalists were recognized for their exceptional work
with homeless youth. The last of the finalists is The Youth Services
Bureau Ottawa - Community Services Housing Continuum. The program
annually serves over 1,200 homeless youth or at risk of becoming
homeless through outreach, shelters, transitional housing and apartment
living.
The Youth Services Bureau of Ottawa serves youth aged 12 - 21 focusing
on individuals with difficulties affecting their physical and/or
emotional well-being and development. They support youth in making
"positive health and lifestyle decisions."
Established three years ago, the purpose of the Housing Continuum is to
offer comprehensive service support to homeless or at-risk Ottawa youth
in all life areas. The model of service integrates five lead program
components that allow for different stages of housing while supporting
youth to overcome multiple barriers and build their capacity for
success. Program components include:
* Downtown Services and Drop-in - open every day; includes
multiple services
* Evelyn Horne Emergency and Transition Program for Young
Women
* Young Men's Emergency and Transitional Program - both
programs open 24/7
* Long term Housing Program - 65 housing units
* Youth Engagement Program - youth take on leadership roles
providing advice
At-risk youth move to different levels of supportive housing based on
their identified needs. The Housing Continuum is geared to eliminate a
multitude of barriers that street-involved youth face in obtaining and
maintaining housing. "Our focus is to encourage young people to work on
goals they have identified for themselves and to guide them," said Dan
Sabourin, Director of Community Services. "We are a woman positive,
gay/bisexual/transgender positive and culturally sensitive environment
that provides a safe place for all youth."
Many youth identify the need for support to resolve complex issues, such
as issues related to parenthood, sexual orientation, drug use, criminal
behaviour and violence, prostitution and street life because their
options are limited. They often struggle with low self-esteem and
self-blame, and a history of family instability, conflict and abuse.
These young people are vulnerable to exploitation, and they are often
distrustful of systems which are imposed on them, Sabourin said.
"We are committed to creating a safe, non-judgemental environment in
which young people, when they express themselves, are recognized and
valued as individuals. We believe that a key element of our work is to
broaden the range of choices for young people. We do so by providing
current, accurate information about the options available to young
people regarding their basic needs and lifestyle choices."
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More Choices for Youth in NL
At-risk youth in St. John's, NL now have access to a new supportive
housing facility. Through the Homelessness Partnering Strategy, the
Government of Canada
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> provided $595,000 in funding to Choices for Youth
<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?RaisingtheRoof/095688d813/6a5280809b/ee2b8bdebc
> to help purchase and renovate the Lilly Building, a three-storey
facility. The work included transforming the top two floors into 14
supportive housing units for youth between the ages of 16 and 25, as
well as renovating the bottom floor to create office and program
administration space for the facility's staff. The building was part of
a skills training and employment program where the youth were trained
and completed the renovations themselves.
Niagara Releases New Report on Youth Homelessness
A new report, Sofas, Shelters and Strangers: A Report on Youth
Homelessness in Niagara
<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?RaisingtheRoof/095688d813/6a5280809b/183704d858
> , has been released by Niagara Region Community Services. The report
identifies eight recommendations to improve access to services for
homeless and at risk youth.
Corporate Canada Continues to Invest in Solutions to Youth Homelessness
In addition to Intact Financial Corporation recently joining Raising the
Roof's Youthworks initiative as Lead Partner, two more Canadian
corporations have decided to make a significant investment in long-term
solutions to the crisis of youth homelessness in Canada.
The Home Depot Canada Foundation has made a $100,000 commitment over two
years to Raising the Roof, to support the development of skills training
and employment programs for at-risk youth as a Youthworks Major Partner.
As the charitable arm of The Home Depot Canada, the Foundation is
dedicated to using its skills, knowledge and resources to develop
sustainable homes and communities for Canadians.
In addition, Youthworks will continue to enjoy the generous support of
Major Partner Direct Energy. As a Lead and founding Partner in the first
phase of Youthworks, and a key supporter of many Raising the Roof
programs over the past seven years with corporate and employee donations
totalling more than $2 million, Direct Energy has shown a deep and
abiding commitment to addressing the issue of homelessness.
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