are currently 21 Crash Beds (11 men; 10 women) – – Q. During the evaluation, was there any consideration of youth? A. The target population is not however youth (18-25) may, at times, use the Crash Beds. Youth were not looked at as a specific demographic. Q. What is timeframe is being considered to implement the recommendations of the review? A. Mission Services will move forward on recommendations they can do themselves. There will be community consultations to consider recommendations such as closing the women’s beds. It is expected that closing women’s beds is several years away. Gift Card Business Ivey Business Students – Ivey business students presented business case proposal to offer gift cards in lieu of financial donations to individuals experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness to the general membership and invited comments and feedback to assist them in further developing their idea. Upcoming presentations: Community Health Collaborative (December) Anyone wishing to present at an upcoming meeting were asked to contact Abe Oudshoorn. Business Arising from October 5, 2015 minutes World Homeless Action Day Thursday, October 8, 2015 – Abe thanked all the volunteers, partners and individuals who participated in the World Homeless Action Day events including the GenNext initiative, Soup Bread, the London ‘N CAReS tour and the Memorial Committee. The membership was asked to consider the days’ events and model of activities moving forward. Letter to Council The London Homeless Coalition Steering Committee is recommending that the membership submit a letter to City Council informing them of the World Homeless Action Day’s events, the value of programs and the need for additional financial support. Motion: That the London Homeless Coalition submit a letter to London City Council informing them of the highlights from World Homeless Action Day, the value of programs going forward and the need for financial support. Moved: Abe Oudshoorn Seconded: Kate Placide Carried. Communications Strategy Shelley Yeo and Gordon Russell – The following four recommendations were approved at the October 5, 2015 meeting: Identify and prioritize our communications objectives annually. Develop annual written communications plan, with strategies and performance metrics.
are currently 21 Crash Beds (11 – men; 10 – women) Q. During the evaluation, was there any consideration of youth? A. The target population is not however youth (18-25) may, at times, use the Crash Beds. Youth were not looked at as a specific demographic. Q. What is timeframe is being considered to implement the recommendations of the review? A. Mission Services will move forward on recommendations they can do themselves. There will be community consultations to consider recommendations such as closing the women’s beds. It is expected that closing women’s beds is several years away. Gift Card Business – Ivey Business Students Ivey business students presented business case proposal to offer gift cards in lieu of financial donations to individuals experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness to the general membership and invited comments and feedback to assist them in further developing their idea. Upcoming presentations: Community Health Collaborative (December) Anyone wishing to present at an upcoming meeting were asked to contact Abe Oudshoorn. Business Arising from October 5, 2015 minutes World Homeless Action Day – Thursday, October 8, 2015 Abe thanked all the volunteers, partners and individuals who participated in the World Homeless Action Day events including the GenNext initiative, Soup ‘N Bread, the London CAReS tour and the Memorial Committee. The membership was asked to consider the days’ events and model of activities moving forward. Letter to Council The London Homeless Coalition Steering Committee is recommending that the membership submit a letter to City Council informing them of the World Homeless Action Day’s events, the value of programs and the need for additional financial support. Motion: That the London Homeless Coalition submit a letter to London City Council informing them of the highlights from World Homeless Action Day, the value of programs going forward and the need for financial support. Moved: Abe Oudshoorn Seconded: Kate Placide Carried. Communications Strategy – Shelley Yeo and Gordon Russell The following four recommendations were approved at the October 5, 2015 meeting: Identify and prioritize our communications objectives annually. Develop annual written communications plan, with strategies and performance metrics.
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