VIMHS
VIMHS
Coming together to find ways to support tenants with vulnerabilities
Coming together to find ways to support tenants with vulnerabilities
Coming together to find ways to support tenants with vulnerabilities
Friday 10th February 2023
Discover how a community town hall in Nanaimo tackled support for vulnerable tenants. Listen to real stories and expert discussions.
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Get the buttons here!Supporting Vulnerable Tenants: Community Solutions and Stories
I really do feel like we should have better systems in place, which I think is something again that can be better provided by, like a housing provider where it's part of a policy, rather than people just having to do it themselves.
What happens when a community comes together to support its most vulnerable members? In this episode of People First Radio, listeners are taken to Nanaimo’s Mount Benson Legion Branch, where a group of tenants gathered for a mini town hall event. The goal? To brainstorm community-based solutions for better supporting tenants who face challenges due to age, income, or disability. Organized by the local media outlet The Discourse, this episode features an insightful interview with lead Nanaimo reporter Julie Chadwick.
She, along with other guests like Gary O'Brien from the RCMP and Carrie Isham, dives into the real-life hurdles older tenants and people with disabilities face daily. They discuss the crucial role of media in advocating for housing solutions and the power of tenants uniting to share their experiences.
One memorable quote from the episode underscores the need for systemic change: 'I really do feel like we should have better systems in place, which I think is something again that can be better provided by, like a housing provider where it's part of a policy, rather than people just having to do it themselves'. This episode sheds light on the importance of policy changes and affordable housing advocacy, making it a must-listen for anyone interested in community-driven solutions.
Tune in to hear these compelling stories and join the conversation on how we can better support our vulnerable neighbors.