On October 16, 2013 the Comox Valley Housing Task Force(CVHTF) presented the Comox Valley’s first ever Forum on Homelessness and Affordable Housing.

 

Proceedings were officially opened by City of Courtenay Councillor Ronna-Rae Leonard during this short Welcome video; first of 6 in the series.

 

Following are 5 Panel Discussions with Pubilc and Private Sector representatives from the Comox Valley, various Vancouver Island regions and the Lower Mainland.  These experts share stories and ideas on how to face this growing dilemma head on with solutions that can be implemented in most any local region.  Also, audience members got to voice their opinions with a question and answer period at the end of each Panel.

 

D See Video Productions is pleased to present these discussions for all to view and learn from ideas that will inspire growth and resolution to help others that are in need.  It’s all about community helping community.

 

Panel 1 - Building Capacity Grant Recipients

Panel 2 - Understanding the Issues

Panel 3 - Working Together - Challenges and Successes

Panel 4 - Project Development - Gaining Acceptance 

Panel 5 - Alternative Housing - the Art of the Possible