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Free workshop offers 麻豆精选 businesses tools to address homelessness

'Homelessness is a complex issue that requires the entire community鈥檚 collaboration and support'
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Downtown 麻豆精选. Photo | City of 麻豆精选

The 麻豆精选 Chamber of Commerce, and the Downtown 麻豆精选 Association (DKA), is hosting a "Community Coaching: Homelessness Response Workshop for Businesses" workshop.

The event will help businesses understand homelessness and learn strategies to respond effectively, according to a DKA media release. It is being led by 麻豆精选鈥檚 Gospel Mission and supported by the Central Okanagan Community Action Team (CAT), and will feature experts, community leaders, and business owners.

鈥淗omelessness is a complex issue that requires the entire community鈥檚 collaboration and support,鈥 said Mark Burley, DKA executive director. 鈥淭his training is designed to help businesses navigate these challenges while fostering compassion and inclusivity.鈥

Attendees will:

  • Learn about homelessness in 麻豆精选, including its causes and impacts;
  • Practice ways to confidently and safely address homelessness-related situations;
  • Access resources tailored to the challenges faced by businesses;
  • Connect with other business owners and community leaders to share ideas.

The workshop takes place on Wednesday, Nov. 27 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at MetroHub, 1265 Ellis Street. It is free for all businesses, and registration is available on Eventbrite.



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