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Doing the Work While the Crowd Yells: A Shared Reality Across Homelessness Services

By Renee Geniole, Executive Director – Reach Out Chatham-Kent (R.O.C.K.) I have the pleasure of serving as the Executive Director of Reach Out Chatham-Kent (R.O.C.K.), a community-based organization that supports … More


The “Beyoncé Effect”: Why Leaders in Shelter Transformation Must Keep Listening

I recently picked up the book Unlearning by Scott and Alison Stratten. In the book, they highlight insights from ProjectDiane CEO Lauren Maillian that struck a chord with me. She … More


“If I Couldn’t Go Home Tonight…”

If I couldn’t go home tonight, I wouldn’t start by Googling the nearest emergency shelter. First, I’d probably text a friend or two. Maybe call my sister. If they were … More


Welcome to the Canadian Shelter Transformation Network

By Sandra Clarkson and James Hughes, Co-Chairs, CSTN We are thrilled to welcome you to the first blog post of the Canadian Shelter Transformation Network (CSTN). This space is designed … More


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