On the Way Home

🎙️This week on the pod we welcome 3 brilliant experts in the area of Government Relations to talk about the work they do in helping organizations earn the ear of government in their work to end homelessness and create affordable housing. Danya Vered, Jacob Gorenkoff, and Maggie Rodrigues join us to discuss why housing is top of mind for all levels of government and what the sector needs to be paying attention to in regard to government in the battle to end homelessness. In the rapidly evolving world of government, this highly experienced trio leaves us with lots to think about moving forward. Don’t miss out! Watch the full episode here: linktr.ee/OTWH 🔗

📣 This week on the pod: Maggie Rodrigues, Jacob Gorenkoff, and Danya Vered Maggie is the Government Relations Lead at CAEH, using advocacy to drive change and end homelessness. A passionate leader, she’s dedicated to strengthening communities through strong government relations. Jacob, Founder of Homeward Public Affairs, empowers mission-driven organizations to shape public policy. Recognized as a Top 100 Innovator of 2024, he’s making waves in non-profit advocacy. Danya is Vice President at StrategyCorp, advising non-profits on partnerships and social impact. A former Forty Under 40 honoree, she’s a leader in housing, innovation, and community development. Tune in for an episode packed with expertise and inspiration! 🎧 #OnTheWayHome #PodcastGuests #CommunityLeadership #Advocacy

🎙️This week on the pod we have the dynamic Ariel Troster a City Council member for Somerset ward in the City of Ottawa. We chat about why she is such a crusader of change for affordable housing, what homelessness looks like in Ottawa, how citizens can be the change they want to see, and much, much more. It’s an inspiring conversation you won’t want to miss!👀 🔗Watch the full episode here: linktr.ee/OTWH

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📣 Introducing this week’s guest… Ariel Troster! Elected as Councillor for Somerset Ward in 2022, Ariel is a long-time Centretown resident with deep roots in the non-profit and labour sectors. Before entering politics, she worked with communities nationwide at the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and has spent over 20 years advocating for 2SLGBTQIA+ rights. Ariel’s dedication extends to grassroots efforts, including refugee sponsorship with Rainbow Haven and pandemic vaccine coordination. She holds advanced degrees in journalism, community economic development, and feminist studies, and frequently shares her insights in media. Tune in for a dynamic conversation with Ariel Troster! 🎧 #OnTheWayHome #PodcastGuests #CityLeadership #CommunityBuilding

🎙️This week on the pod we have Melanie Redman, CEO of A Way Home Canada, and Stephen Gaetz, President of the Canadian Observatory on Homelessness and Co-Director with Melanie of Making the Shift- Youth Homelessness Social Innovation Lab. They talk about the importance of prevention programming in ending youth homelessness, and the upcoming International Conference on Youth Homelessness Prevention happening in early 2025. We hear from them why prevention is so important when we talk about ending homelessness, where it’s being done well, and of course what we can expect at the conference on youth homelessness prevention. Two brilliant leaders in the field dropping knowledge and you won’t want to miss it! 🎧 Visit linktr.ee/OTWH to watch the full episode 🔗

📣 Introducing this week’s guests… Melanie Redman and Stephen Gaetz! Melanie is the co-founder, President, and CEO of A Way Home Canada, a national coalition reimagining solutions to youth homelessness. She also co-leads the Making the Shift Youth Homelessness Social Innovation Lab and was recently named an Ashoka Fellow for her groundbreaking work. Dr. Stephen Gaetz is a Professor at York University and President of the Canadian Observatory on Homelessness and the Homeless Hub. A Member of the Order of Canada, he co-directs Making the Shift and the UN Centre of Excellence on Youth Homelessness Prevention, advancing research and solutions to prevent homelessness. Together, Melanie and Dr. Gaetz bring deep expertise and passion to the fight against youth homelessness. Don’t miss this powerful episode tomorrow! 🎧 #OnTheWayHome #PodcastGuests #YouthHomelessness #InnovationForChange

🎙️This week’s episode we’re joined by Jeanhy Shim and Mukhtar Latif MRICS of Crosswalk Communities. With their experience in the private sector, they both brought their knowledge into a unique non-profit organization, Crosswalk Communities. This organization builds affordable housing without the total reliance on government funding. Don’t miss out!!

📣 Introducing this week’s guests… Jeanhy Shim and Mukhtar Latif MRICS! Jeanhy, Founder of Crosswalk Communities and Diversities Advisory, is a changemaker with 30+ years in real estate, now tackling housing affordability and inequality through innovative non-profits. Mukhtar, Founder and COO of Crosswalk Sustainable Communities, is an affordable housing pioneer with 30+ years of global experience, including leading Vancouver’s first movable modular housing project. Together, they’re driving solutions for sustainable, equitable communities. Don’t miss this insightful episode, out tomorrow! 🎧 #OnTheWayHome #PodcastGuests #AffordableHousing #CityBuilding

🎙️This week on the pod we welcome back the brilliant Carolyn Whitzman who has just released a new book called “Home Truths- Fixing the Housing Canada’s Housing Crisis”. We chat about how the book came about, how we got into this mess in the first place in regard to the housing crisis, what we need to consider when we are trying to get a pulse on what’s needed in terms of housing, and what are some of the possible solutions moving forward. It’s a discussion you won’t want to miss! 👀 Visit linktr.ee/OTWH to watch the full episode 🔗