November 27, 2024

Join us Wednesday December 11 in the community room to take action on plans developed on National Housing Day. Discussion will include a co-operative housing campaign, updates on local developments and more. Everyone welcome 6 pm in the community room.

We are excited to announce that our 2024 National Housing Day event will be taking place at LAMP Community Health Centre Wednesday November 20, 6 to 8 pm. Childcare is available upon request!

Join us for an engaging community conversation on solutions to the affordable housing crisis, featuring LAMP CHC, the SECLT, CBASE, SMNT, LAHAAG, and more.

The evening will feature short presentations and updates from local groups, including LAMP CHC, The Co-operative Housing Federation of Canada, South Etobicoke Community Land Trust (SECLT), CBASE, St. Margarets New Toronto, and LAHAAG. Following these presentations, you’ll have the chance to connect with neighbors, discuss the ideas shared, and collaborate on ways to put these ideas into action.

Also on hand will be representatives from the new Canada Helen Keller Centre with drawings and information on the new site on Eighth Street.

6:00 PM – Opening Presentations (Rundown of Initiatives Being Worked On

6:00-6:05: Welcome/Land Acknowledgement/Etc

6:05-6:15: CHFC

6:15-6:20: SMNT

6:20-6:25: SECLT

6:25-6:30: CBASE

6:30-6:35: Lake Prom Tenants

6:30-6:40: LAMP/LAHAAG

6:45-7:25 – Breakout Groups (Develop Ideas/Action Plan/Next Steps for Initiative)

7:30-7:50 – Breakout Group Report Back

7:30-7:35 SMNT

7:35-7:40 SECLT

7:40-7:45 CBASE

7:45-7:50 Lake Prom

7:50-7:55 LAMP/LAHAAG

7:55-8 – Announcements/Wrap Up

We are also making it easier for you to access benefits, subsidies and discounts from the City of Toronto. Learn about and apply for benefits and subsidies for housing, transit, childcare, recreation, and more! City of Toronto staff will be on-site to answer any questions. If applying for affordable housing please bring your Notice of Assessment and ID to LAMP Community Health Centre at 185 Fifth

We can’t wait to see the amazing community-driven solutions we can generate with this event — for more information or to RSVP, email brig@lampchc.org. Cnildcare is available upon request.

For more information or to RSVP, please email brig@lampchc.org