Canadian Observatory on Homelessness (COH)
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Canadian Observatory on Homelessness (COH)
@COHomelessness
World leader in #homelessness #research + #prevention. Supporting service providers, policymakers and gov'ts to prevent + end homelessness.
เข้าร่วม Şubat 2021
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Want to learn more about #HomelessnessPrevention? Our monthly panel series, Prevention Matters!, brings together experts and communities to discuss how we can prevent #homelessness.
Check it out here and stay tuned for new sessions in 2025: ow.ly/kwmJ50UjqIQ

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We have some fantastic special guest speakers lined up, with even more to be revealed soon! Stay tuned for further details—you won’t want to miss it!
Some of our guest speakers include:
➡️ @SteveGaetz
➡️ Jama Shelton
➡️ @PKMackie
➡️ @jeffolivet

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🚨 ⏰ 📅 2 days until the deadline for early bird registration.
Join us at the International Conference on the Prevention of Youth Homelessness, February 24-26, 2025 in Toronto.
Learn more & register: preventhomelessness.ca/2025conference

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Meet Yasmine Abu-Ayyash, our Research and Evaluation Coordinator! Yasmine specializes in equity-focused research, using gender analytics to improve policies and making data accessible through plain-language communication.
Learn more about her: bit.ly/44uhgCC

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The program for the 2025 International Conference on the Prevention of Youth Homelessness is now available.
Check out our 40+ sessions — an incredible lineup of some of the brightest minds in the sector: bit.ly/3VWZi8N

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#ICYMI: The eighth session of our Prevention Matters! series is now available online! This panel focuses on #Indigenous #HomelessnessPrevention through a gender-based perspective.
Watch the full discussion here: ow.ly/PQCX50U71Zi

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Registration for the International Conference on the Prevention of Youth Homelessness in Toronto from Feb 24-26 is now open!
Take advantage of our discounted early bird rates and register by December 11. Register: ow.ly/qeHe50Uf3Q9

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On #NationalHousingDay, we recognize how far we’ve come — and the important work ahead — to make #AffordableHousing a reality for everyone in Canada. 🏠
Prevention-focused measures are necessary to effectively combat #homelessness. Learn more here: ow.ly/llTF50U1FiN

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The American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) Homelessness Symposium is next Thursday!
Cathy Fournier (COH) will be there to discuss Canada’s definition of Indigenous homelessness and its broader implications in policy and research!
REGISTER: ow.ly/p8aK50U71tz

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Have you heard about @HomebaseHousing's OneRoof program?
This program was recently selected as one of the winners of the 4th annual #MtSPreventionAwards. Read this blog to learn about this innovative program & how it helps prevent #YouthHomelessness ➡️ ow.ly/q3p950U3cyv

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Shawenim Abinooji’s Memengwaa Program program was recently selected as one of the winners of the 4th annual #MtSPreventionAwards.
Read this blog to learn more about this initiative and how it’s preventing Indigenous #YouthHomelessness: ow.ly/iAl950U3b1z

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Call for Papers: Researchers, practitioners, and advocates are invited to contribute to a special issue of the @IJOHjournal focused on preventing #YouthHomelessness. Share your insights and help drive change!
Submit by March 31, 2025: preventhomelessness.ca/ijoh-call-for-…

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Meet Erika Morton, our Senior Systems Planning Coordinator! Erika is dedicated to organizing community efforts to improve housing stability and end homelessness in Canada.
Learn more about her: bit.ly/44uhgCC

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Canadian Observatory on Homelessness (COH) รีทวีตแล้ว

“There is a direct line between how the public perceives homelessness and the policy choices leaders make.” Mark Horvath’s organization @invisiblepeople shares the stories of people experiencing homelessness to shift public perception.

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Yesterday, Cathy Fournier, Senior Researcher of Indigenous Research at the COH discussed our Journey to Reconciliation project at #CAEH24.
If you missed her presentation but would like to learn more about this project, visit: ow.ly/jAYO50TXbS6

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We're thrilled to announce the 2024 #MtSPreventionAwards winners: Shawenim Abinooji - Memengwaa Program and @HomebaseHousing - OneRoof Program & honourable mentions: @FamServWE - The Youth Supportive Housing Program & @cmhakelowna - Bright Mindz.

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Thank you to everyone who attended the #MtSPreventionAwards winners ceremony! What a special evening celebrating orgs. that are making a difference in preventing #YouthHomelessness!
Special thanks to our presenting donor, @canadalifeco, and co-sponsor, @HelpSeekerOrg!




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