We’re excited to share that video presentations from several sessions in the Women’s Homelessness stream at the 2024 National Conference on Ending Homelessness (CAEH24) are now available to watch online!
These powerful sessions feature leaders with lived expertise, researchers, service providers, and advocates who are driving change across the country. If you missed the conference or want to revisit some of the incredible conversations, now’s your chance.
Want to join us at CAEH25 this October? Apply to present by May 26: click here for more details and to apply!
📽️ Watch the CAEH24 sessions here:
WH2: Homelessness Interventions for Indigenous Women, Girls & Gender-Diverse Peoples
WH3: Advocacy and Action for Women and Gender-Diverse Housing Justice
This session focuses on the vital role of advocacy and collective action in addressing housing justice for women and gender-diverse individuals. These presentations provide a comprehensive look at the importance of advocacy, community-building, and strategic action in addressing housing justice for women and genderdiverse individuals. The Pan-Canadian Voice for Women’s Housing (PCVWH) presents a panel discussion with women and gender-diverse people sharing frontline experiences of the housing crisis.
WH4: Navigating, Shaping, and Designing Services to Meet the Needs of Women & Gender-diverse People
Explore transformative initiatives addressing intersecting challenges of homelessness, violence, and cultural specificity. Hear about the pioneering Peer Support Navigators and Community Hub pilot in Greater Victoria, tailored for women and gender-diverse individuals 50+, leveraging Feminist Participatory Action Research. Learn from insights into culturally responsive shelter models for Muslim women at Nisa Homes, and delve into the design principles of Oakwood Place by YWCA Hamilton, emphasizing safety, trauma-informed care, and community integration. Gain actionable strategies for scaling inclusive housing solutions nationwide.
WH6: Inclusion, Practices, and Needs at the Many Intersections of Gender and Homelessness
Explore transformative initiatives and critical insights addressing diverse facets of homelessness and inclusion. Begin by examining Toronto’s pioneering 2SLGBTQIA adult-serving shelter initiative, evaluated through a comprehensive toolkit by The 519 and Homes First, offering practical strategies for enhancing organizational inclusivity. Delve into RAPSIM’s research on mixed resources for women’s homelessness, highlighting experiential insights and systemic challenges. Engage in a lively discussion on improving resource allocation and representation for women in homelessness services. Learn about effective post-treatment transitional housing models for women with addiction challenges, featuring client testimonials and lessons learned. Join us for an interactive session aimed at fostering inclusive practices and systemic changes, empowering attendees with actionable strategies for community-driven support.
Thank you to everyone who contributed to making the Women’s Homelessness stream such a powerful space for learning, connection, and action.
Want to participate in the Women & Gender Homelessness Stream at CAEH25 in Montreal?
Apply to present by May 26: click here for more details and to apply!