The Coalition is proud to announce the launch of its new initiative – the Speakers Bureau. Continue reading
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What does Social Inclusion mean?
Social inclusion is based on notions of belonging, acceptance and recognition of all individuals and groups in society. It is about recognizing and valuing diversity; it is about engendering feelings of belonging by increasing social equality and the participation of diverse and disadvantaged populations. Continue reading
State of Homelessness in Greater Victoria
Earlier this month the Coalition published two documents. One was a white paper on housing entitled Housing and Homelessness in Greater Victoria and the other our annual Report on Housing and Supports entitled Facing Homelessness. Facing Homelessness makes absolutely clear that we need more housing to end homelessness in Greater Victoria. Housing and Homelessness in Greater Victoria analyzes how much we think we need. Continue reading
Homeless youth are resilient
I have been working with homeless youth for 29 years and one of the most powerful lessons I’ve learned came only 5 years ago. It was taught to me by a 19 year old woman who had been homeless; who at age 16 had lived on the streets for 2 weeks in London, Ontario. Continue reading
Naloxone – preventing drug overdose in Greater Victoria
This Saturday is International Overdose Awareness Day – to mark the day we are sharing a Greater Victoria harm reduction initiative spearheaded by AIDS Vancouver Island (AVI) to prevent deaths among people who use illicit drugs. Continue reading