Strathcona Community Health Network Update

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Housing Needs Assessment Report

The Housing Needs Assessment for the Strathcona region is complete and available on the Health Network website. It's a very interesting report and I encourage you to take a look.This is the first phase of our housing project; the next phase will focus on strategy and planning. For a snapshot of some of the primary findings in Campbell River, see this media release. If you're looking for a way for you or your organisation to get involved with addressing housing in the Strathcona region, please contact Libby - 778-348-0762 or lking@srd.ca.

Funding for the Housing Needs Assessment was provided by:

Other Housing News

Campbell River Coalition to End Homelessness

The newly formed Campbell River to End Homelessness has made presentations to the Strathcona Regional District and the City of Campbell River. The Coalition are looking for members and advisory members. For more information on how your organisation or agency can get involved contact campbellriverhousing@gmail.com.

BC Housing Webinar on Community Housing Fund EOI

The link to watch the recorded webinar can be accessed here: https://vimeo.com/272650462/e904db5f86

Indigenous Housing Fund

The province has launched the Building BC: Indigenous Housing Fund, investing $550 million over ten years to build and operate 1,750 units of social housing on- and off-reserve. Funding for this initiative was originally announced in the 30-point Homes for BC plan. Eligible applicants, including First Nations, can submit proposals to BC Housing before 2 pm on October 5, 2018.

Community Updates

Annual Walk for Reconciliation Every Child Matters
Order t-shirts for the second Annual Walk for Reconciliation Every Child Matters Event, which will take place September 28, 2018. If you would like to order a t-shirt please send me your size of shirt plus $10 to Laichwiltach Family Life Society. If you have any questions please call Dana @ 250-286-3430 or email: danaroberts@shawcable.com <mailto:danaroberts@shawcable.com>

Funding Opportunity: Healthy Drinking Culture in BC

Community Action Initiative is seeking community-based organizations in municipalities across BC to lead and collaborate with other partners to explore alcohol-related harms caused by moderate-risk drinking in their community, and work together towards building a healthier drinking culture.

CAI will award convening grants up to the value of $15,000 to fund community dialogues around moderate-risk alcohol consumption that bring together key players to examine and understand the use and impact of alcohol in their communities. In addition to the convening funds, grantees and their communities will be supported with alcohol-related resources and capacity-building tools, along with knowledge exchange opportunities. Funding overview, application form, and other grant resources can be found at HealthyDrinkingBC.ca

Communities in the Strathcona region include:
Campbell River, Wei Wai Kum First Nation, Quadra Island, We Wai Kai First Nation, Discovery Islands, Cortes Island, Klahoose First Nation, Tlowitsis First Nation, Homalco First Nation, Village of Sayward, Valley of Sayward, Village of Zeballos, Ehattesaht First Nation, Nuchatlaht First Nation, Kyuquot, Kyuquot-Checleset First Nation, Village of Gold River, Mowachaht/Muchalaht First Nation, Village of Tahsis and Oyster River.