Navigating Homelessness: Business Resources & Real Stories of the Unsheltered

Description

In partnership with Invest Clarington and Durham Region Social Services, The Clarington Board of Trade invites you to attend an information session useful for members of the business community wanting to learn more about how to navigate the challenges and opportunities surrounding homelessness, especially as it relates to operating a business in areas that experience higher rates of unsheltered population. Learn about programs in place providing care and outreach, resources for business when encountering a situation surrounding homelessness, and hear stories of lived experience, helping to foster understanding, empathy, and community action towards addressing the complex issue of homelessness.

7:30       Registration & Breakfast

8:00       Welcome & Overview

8:05       Durham Region Social Services

• Overview of Homelessness System in Durham
• Continuum of care and outreach supports
• Review of resources for business when encountering a situation 

8:45       Stories of Lived Experience

9:15       Q&A

9:25       Wrap-up