Bruce Grey Poverty Task Force Poverty Task Force

Vital Conversation on Housing – Dec 9th 4pm online

Dear Colleagues, 

Do you want to gain a deeper understanding of the housing crisis in Grey Bruce? Do you want to share your perspective on affordable and attainable housing in our area?

Your organization and the public are invited to join us for a Vital Conversation on Housing in Grey Bruce.  This free, online forum is on Thursday, Dec 9th, 2021 from 4-6pm.

The goal of this Vital Conversation is to give participants a deeper understanding of the housing crisis through learning and sharing new perspectives on the issue.

At the Vital Conversation, participants will hear “lightning talks” from four inspiring local guest speakers and will have the chance to participate in smaller group discussions on relevant topics. The guest presenters will be:

  • Diane Giroux: Project Manager for Giiwe at M’Wikwedong Indigenous Friendship Centre
  • Kee May Ip: Project Coordinator for the Four County Labour Market Planning Board
  • Christine MacDonald: Director of Bruce County Human Services
  • Erica Phipps: Participatory Researcher for RentSafe Owen Sound/EquIP (Equity-focused Intersectoral Practice)

Biographies for each speaker and more information about the online event is available at https://community foundation grey bruce.com/post/?ID=245

Register at the Eventbrite link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/vital-conversation-on-housing-tickets-203909848847 

If interested, register soon as there is limited space for the event.

Bruce Grey Poverty Task Force Poverty Task Force

Poverty Task Force/United Way Community Update # 75

Dear Colleagues, 

On Monday, October 18, Grey County and Bruce County are working with community partners to conduct a one-day survey for individuals experiencing homelessness. Everyone counts. They want to hear from those who are sleeping on the street, couch surfing, or temporarily housed.

This review will be a point-in-time count that provides a snapshot of the number of people experiencing homelessness in both Counties. The information provided will help both Counties better understand the current scope of homelessness in the area and data will be used to inform future decisions around needed supports and services.

  • Organizations/agencies/community members are asked for their help in directing people to various hub sites where staff and volunteers will be able to meet with individuals experiencing homelessness. 
  • Anyone experiencing homelessness is asked to complete the survey. 
  • Information collected will remain anonymous. 
  • The enumeration will collect demographic information using a set of standard questions.The same survey is being used by both Counties. 
  • All participants will receive a gift card as thanks for supporting the survey. 
  • Volunteers will be available to answer questions and help connect people with available supports.   
  • The survey can also be completed by phone by calling 516-376-5744.
  • For more information about the housing and homelessness survey, please contact josh.gibson@grey.ca or tdickson@brucecounty.on.ca 


Stay well, Jill