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CHRA … since 1968, a national voice for the full range of affordable housing and homelessness issues and solutions in Canada www.chra-achru.ca. CHRA Congress, Regina, June 2011
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CHRA … since 1968, a national voice for the full range of affordable housing and homelessness issues and solutions in Canada www.chra-achru.ca
CHRA Congress, Regina, June 2011 CHRA members unanimously passed a resolution which acknowledged the important role of BIAs in housing and homelessness. The resolution called on CHRA to work with BIAs from across the country on housing and homelessness solutions and advocacy. The resolution was brought forward by CHRA Members: Regina Downtown BID, Regina, SK Downtown YongeBIA, Toronto, ON Entertainment District BIA, Toronto, ON
CHRA Webinar, February 20, 2013 “Case studies” from two BIAs presented: Charles Gauthier, Downtown Vancouver Business Improvement Association Stefano Grande, Downtown Winnipeg Business Improvement Zone 15 representatives from BIAs across the country participated, as did over 30 municipal officials and practitioners from non-profit housing and social service organizations. Participants wanted to learn about how to work with BIAs within their community on homelessness and affordable housing issues.
Are these issues in your community? Do these affect local businesses? Are you looking for solutions? Homelessness Mental Health Challenges Panhandling Trespassing Open Drug Use