Home for Hope News
October 13, 2015
Enjoy the latest news from the Greater Victoria Coalition to End Homelessness.
Vote Housing
Share the Coalition's latest community awareness campaign - Vote Housing!
Go to VoteHousing.ca to watch our videos, share the images, get facts about the federal governments investment in social housing, a summary of the party's housing and homelessness platforms and more!



 
Homelessness Action Week
This week is Homelessness Action Week!
We are asking Greater Victorians to donate much needed winter items and everyday essentials. 

For a complete list and drop-off locations:

 
What's needed to Vote?
There have been changes in the voter identification requirements for voting in the upcoming Federal election. We've put together some information from Elections Canada on ID requirements and how to vote if you do not have a fixed address.
I have no fixed address. How do I vote?

 
Project Connect
Tuesday, October 20 from 11 to 3pm.
Project Connect is a one-day information fair for those experiencing homelessness and extreme poverty. Attendees receive a BBQ lunch and a wide range of information from service providers across the region.
If your organizations would like to join us and providing information to guests attending the event please contact projectconnect@victoriahomelessness.ca.
Download the poster for the event and post at your organization!

 
Homelessness Partnering Strategy
Call for Proposals.
The CRD in partnership with the Greater Victoria Coalition to End Homelessness is calling for proposals (CFP) for Homelessness Partnering Strategy Designated Communities Housing First and Aboriginal Homelessness Projects in Victoria Census Metropolitan Area. CFP documents are available online: Call for Proposals

 
Annual Report
The Coalition's Annual Report 2014/15. The Annual Report includes: year in review and the year to come - highlighting the Coalition's Business Plan and the Priority Housing Project List. 

 
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Coalition and partner events. Get involved!

Oct 11-17
Homelessness Action Week
 Learn More

Oct 14
Community Social Planning Council AGM
 Learn More



Oct 20
3rd Annual Raise the Roof for Shelter
Member News
TP the Town is looking for volunteers! The Prodigy Group needs volunteers to staff the TP the Town tables at participating grocery stores' exits to answer questions and accept donations. For more information: TP the Town

Have news or events to share? Email  Kelsi Stiles with all the details to have them included in the Home for Hope Newsletter
 

The Greater Victoria Coalition to End Homelessness is a partnership of local service providers, non-profit organizations, all levels of government, business and the faith community located in Greater Victoria, British Columbia. The Coalition's mission is to end homelessness by 2018. We do this by bringing together the right partners for each housing and support project.