We build community by bringing together the expertise of people with lived experience of homelessness, service providers, and other caring partners.
The Gap Committee comprises individuals who have experienced homelessness, service providers, and compassionate partners. Together, we pool our knowledge to recognize and address gaps in homelessness and housing services, working collaboratively to develop solutions aimed at preventing and ultimately eradicating homelessness in the Durham Region. With a shared commitment to this cause, the committee meets regularly to discuss pressing issues, share insights, and innovate strategies. Each member’s unique perspective enriches the dialogue, ensuring that solutions are both comprehensive and empathetic.
Our approach is grounded in the belief that everyone deserves a safe and stable place to call home. By leveraging data-driven insights and personal experiences, the Gap Committee is able to advocate for policies and programs that are both effective and compassionate. Community engagement plays a vital role in our efforts; we actively seek input from those directly affected by homelessness to ensure their voices are heard and their needs are met.
Through workshops, public forums, and collaborative projects, the Gap Committee aims to raise awareness about the complexities of homelessness and mobilize the community to take action. By fostering a spirit of empathy and solidarity, we hope to build a future where homelessness is not just managed but eradicated, and where every individual can thrive in a supportive and inclusive environment.
We value hope, inclusion, self-advocacy, and new perspectives.
Join us for our monthly GAP Committee meetings the first Monday of the month.
We conduct our meetings based on the principles of Co-Production as developed by Stuart Muirhead (Head of Programmes, The Institute for Research and Innovation in Social Services (IRISS), Glasgow, Scotland).
Please email gapcommittee@outlook.com for more information.
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“Co-production involves the delivery of public services in an equal and reciprocal manner between professionals, people using the services, their families and their neighbors.”
Stuart Muirhead
We host open, safe, relaxed and interactive spaces for:
- Community Conversations
- Working Groups
- Events
- Workshops
- Micro-Projects
Do you have experiences of being homeless or at-risk of being homeless? Do you work or volunteer in the social service sector? Are you a community member that cares?
We want to hear from you. Your stories matter. Your experiences can help us change the future. Connect with us at The Gap Committee! We host virtual zoom meetings on the first Monday of every month. Email us to learn more: gapcommittee@outlook.com
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