This episode we sit down to speak with Andrew Holeton. Andrew is Director of Operations at Ready to Rent BC. Building on a background in small business management, Andrew Holeton has worked in the community and social enterprise sector for 18 y

From Crisis to Prevention - Melissa Jeffrey, London Stability Bank

Apr 1st, 2019 39m 31s

In this episode, we are speaking with Melissa Jeffrey, Program Manager at the London Housing Stability Bank through the Salvation Army Centre of Hope in London, Ontario. Melissa started working at the Salvation Army Centre of Hope after finishi

From Crisis to Prevention - Peer Housing Support, Greater Coalition to End Homelessness

Mar 26th, 2019 47m 39s

This episode we sit down to talk to the Peer Housing Support project team from the Greater Victoria Coalition to End Homelessness. The Peer Housing Support Project is a community-driven solution to bring those transitioning from homelessness to

From Crisis to Prevention - Janice Abbott, Atira Women’s Resource Society

Jan 10th, 2019 26m 8s

This episode, we are speaking with Janice Abbott, CEO of Atira Women’s Resource Society and Atira Property Management. Abbott has dedicated her career to helping Vancouver’s most vulnerable, she has been with Atira since 1992. She has led the

From Crisis to Prevention - Marlon Merraro, Eva's Initiatives for Homeless Youth

Dec 17th, 2018 41m 1s

This episode, we are speaking with Marlon Merraro Director of Initiatives of Eva’s. Marlon has over two decades of experience in various community and government organizations across the City of Toronto. Marlon has a Bachelor of Social Work Deg

From Crisis to Prevention - Cynthia Summers, Commissioner of Housing Equity (OCHE)

Nov 22nd, 2018 36m 25s

In this episode, we are speaking with Cynthia Summers, the Commissioner of Housing Equity at The Office of the Commissioner of Housing Equity also known as OCHE. Cynthia's history of public service has transcended traditional disciplinary lines

From Crisis to Prevention - Kate Lambert, Boys and Girls Club of Greater Victoria

Oct 2nd, 2018 22m 16s

This episode, we are sitting down with Kate Lambert to talk about the Youth Prenatal and Parenting Program with the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Victoria. Kate is also the Strategic Program Manager at Ready to Rent BC. Even though we work wit

From Crisis to Prevention - Dan Kershaw, Furniture Bank

Aug 8th, 2018 32m 13s

This episode, we sit down to talk with Dan Kershaw of Furniture Bank. Dan Kershaw is the Executive Director at Furniture Bank, one of Canada’s most rapidly growing social enterprises. Furniture Banks helps turns affordable housing into affordab

From Crisis to Prevention - Christina Grammenos, Aunt Leahs Place

Jun 26th, 2018 32m 22s

In this episode, we sit down with Christina Grammenos, Community Engagement Coordinator at Aunt Leah's Place. Christina’s main role is developing The Friendly Landlord Network - a Metro Vancouver-wide network of homeowners and property managers

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