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2016 ONPHA
CONFERENCE & TRADE SHOW
SESSIONS & ACTIVITIES
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SATURDAY
NOVEMBER 5
Sessions
(continued)
11 a.m.–12 p.m.
409 Breaking the cycle: Helping women
succeed in community housing
Wentworth, second floor
Women experiencing homelessness and complex
addiction issues face tremendous challenges in
accessing and maintaining stable housing. They
often have frequent contact with the criminal
justice system, face removal of their children
and are considered frequent users of high-cost
emergency services. Mainstay Housing runs a
program to assist women with accessing quality
affordable housing, integrated housing and
clinical supports, and a rich basket of services
to help them achieve stable housing and an
improved quality of life. After three years, the
program resulted in 75 per cent of women
continuously housed in the same place, 85
per cent reduction in unplanned emergency
department visits, 100 per cent of women linked
to primary care and 50 per cent reduction in
social isolation. Learn how Mainstay implemented
this program and achieved such high success.
Sarah Durant
, Supportive Housing Worker,
Mainstay Housing
Katherine Salinas
, Manager, Tenant and
Member Services, Mainstay Housing
410 End of operating agreements: How to
prepare and evolve
Dominion Ballroom North, second floor
The end of operating agreements (EOAs)
presents both challenges and opportunities for
non-profit housing providers. Are you EOA ready?
Explore the basics of planning and learn how to
best prepare for your organization’s EOA.
Gabriel Lawrence
, Finance Manager,
Ecuhome Corporation
Lunch
on your own
12–1:30 p.m.
Wellness break
12–12:30 p.m.
Elgin, second floor
Schedule time for some
self-care with The Wellness
Edge and learn how to
incorporate mindfulness
into your daily routine. This
session will include a guided
meditation, mindful
stretching and provide de-
stressing tips and exercises.
PRACTICE
PRACTICE
Sessions
1:30–2:30 p.m.
501 Partnerships, shared-services
and collaborations
City Hall, second floor
In order to operate sustainably for the long
term, non-profit housing providers need to think
creatively. Over the last couple of years, East
Kiwanis Non-Profit Homes and Victoria Park
Community Homes have worked together on
a number of initiatives with great success. Join
them as they discuss the benefits of strategic
partnerships and shared services, and their
experience of working successfully together.
Lori-Anne Gagne
, Executive Director,
Victoria Park Community Homes
Brian Sibley
, Executive Director,
East Kiwanis Non-Profit Homes
502 Housing Services Act 101
Dominion Ballroom North, second floor
The purpose of the
Housing Services Act, 2011
is to provide for more flexible, community-
based planning and delivery of housing and
homelessness services, and it governs most
affordable housing in Ontario. Join us for an
introduction to the Act, what it covers and how it
applies to you.
Susan Wilkin
, Manager, Rent Supplement,
Regional Municipality of Peel
503 Tendering: Tips and best practices
Provincial Ballroom North, second floor
Having a good tendering process in place
ensures you get the best goods and services
at the right time at the most favorable prices,
while maintaining open, ethical and transparent
processes. Learn current best practices for
tendering in your work and have the opportunity
to ask questions to ensure your process is as
effective as possible.
Brenda Osborne
, Consultant
LEARN
LEARN
LEARN