March 30, 2011 Volume 7 • Number 13 50¢ Newsstand Price
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Together we can end homelessness
By now it is likely that you have heard something about the Homelessness Action Plan (HAP) that was started last year here in the city. The goal of the group is to eradicate homelessness in our area by the year 2015. HAP was put together and run with much help and the support of many of the major associations and organizations in the city including the United Way, Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), City of Kamloops Community Safety, ASK Wellness and more. A daunting task you say? Many people believe that it is something that will never be able to be achieved but don’t say that to HAP Coordinator Tangie Genshorek. Tangie has been working hard identifying the issues and gathering the community to come up with answers. In the short time that they have been active they have already hit some major milestones, which include the recent adoption of six new sites that have been deemed available for low-income housing. They have a plan, and have been reaching into the community and bringing minds together. Now HAP wants to know what you have to say and what you think, and they invite you to come share and learn a little more about the plight to end homelessness in the city. “Together, we are ending homelessness,” says Tangie. “We want you to join us for our community forum and become part of the solution. The forum is taking place Wednesday, April 6 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Alliance Church on the North Shore. It is free and everyone is welcome.
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Consultation and discussion at a recent meeting for the development of the Kamloops Housing Board. Pictured (L-R) are: Blake Collins - City of Kamloops, Wendy Peschick - Community Living BC, Doug Sage - Canadian Mental Health Association.
We will have interactive displays, a question and answer session and a panel discussion.” That panel will consist of many prominent members of our business and social community. Guest speakers include former mayor and Daily News editor Mel Rothenburger, Executive director of the United Way Brenda Aynsley, Nicole Beauregard from the City of Kamloops, ASK Wellness’ Bob Hughes,
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Doug Sage from CMHA, Louise Richards from Elizabeth Fry as well as Kamloops citizens Tammy Caza and Ray Jolicoeur who have been dedicated to HAP and have lots to share. “The doors open at 6:00 p.m.,” continues Tangie. “Come and interact and share your ideas with experts on homelessness issues. – continued on page 2