Homelessness Action Week Victoria Events

Tuesday, October 7th at 7:00pm
The PROGRESSIVE RECOVERY GROUP (PRG*) presents the film OUT OF THE SHADOW and forum
With special guests Judy Graves, Rev. Al Tysick (Our Place), Phil Ward (Pacifica Housing), Kirsten Duncan (ACT Team) and mc’ed by CBC’s JoAnn Roberts. St John The Divine Church - 1611 Quadra Street

October 13: 31st Annual Thanksgiving Dinner Event (free meal for 600)
When: 5:00 p.m.
Where: Azul’s Family Restaurant, 811 Bay Street - Tickets available at the Upper Room, Mustard Seed and the Blanshard Community Centre. Sponsored by Dodd’s Furniture & Mattress.

October 13 through Sunday, October 19: Victoria Cool Aid Society Historical Display
When: during mall hours
Where: The Bay Centre
Information: 250-590-1931

October 14: Service Providers Workshop with Iain de Jong, City of Toronto Streets to Homes program
When: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Information: Jill Clements, 250-370-1516, jill.a.clements@gmail.com

October 15: Seeing Is Believing Tour
Information: Canadian Business for Social Responsibility, (604) 323-2714, info@cbsr.ca

October 16: Project Connect / Homeless Fair
Project Connect brings together the street community and a variety of service providers for a day-long event that will feature everything from free haircuts and a pet clinic to help with getting on income assistance, replacing ID, opening a bank account, and many more services. BBQ lunch.
When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: St. John the Divine Anglican Church, 1611 Quadra Street
Information: Jody Paterson, 250-881-4792, jodypaterson@shaw.ca

October 16: All Candidates Briefing on Homelessness for registered candidates in the upcoming municipal election. For more information contact United Way of Greater Victoria, Jordan Stratford, 250-385-6708, Jordan.Stratford@uwgv.ca.

October 17: Gaining Community Acceptance Workshop –targeted to housing providers, city staff and community associations on how to addresses NIMBY-ism in communities.
When: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Where: Victoria Native Friendship Centre, 231 Regina Avenue
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October 17: Luncheon Fundraiser for Our Place with Tim Richter, Calgary Homeless Foundation and Steve Snyder, CEO Transalta
When: 12:00 p.m.
Where: Harbour Towers, 345 Quebec Street
Information: Antoinette Warren, 388-7112 x 239, antoinette@ourplacesociety.com.

October 18: Stand for Housing - Put Affordable Housing on the Municipal Election Agenda. You can make a difference - political pressure works - municipal candidates must commit to developing affordable housing strategies! Let them know you’ll stand and vote for housing! Wear something blue and bring your own sign.
When: 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Where: Saanich Municipal Hall on Vernon Ave.
Information: Faith in Action, graceful@shaw.ca or pwilmot@shaw.ca.

October 19 (by invitation): Moving Mountains - Housing for All in an Unaffordable Market. How YOUR faith community can overcome the challenges and find real solutions.
When: 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 pm
Information: Faith In Action, Peggy Wilmot (Faith in Action), 250-592-2320, pwilmot@shaw.ca.

For more information on homelessness in Victoria, visit www.ourwayhome.ca.