By rdnewsNOW staff

Feb. 16 Deadline

Chamber Task Force on Homelessness still seeking feedback on interim “What We Heard” report

Feb 12, 2024 | 3:29 PM

The Red Deer & District Chamber of Commerce (the Chamber) Task Force on Homelessness reminds Red Deerians they have until Feb. 16, 2024, to provide feedback on its interim “What We Heard” report.

“We’ve received numerous thoughtful and detailed responses to the interim report so far,” said Lyn Radford, Task Force Chair. “We want to ensure that the report and subsequent recommendations are as comprehensive and accurate as possible. Therefore, we invite all Red Deerians to provide their input so that we can address this complex issue effectively. Don’t miss this opportunity to contribute to positive change in our community.”

Officials say the interim report summarizes insights gathered by the Task Force over eight months from various sources, including studies, interviews, facility tours, and community conversations, highlighting the importance of public participation in shaping the Task Force’s next steps.

The interim report and feedback form are available for review at: https://www.reddeerchamber.com/homeless-task-force/.

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During the City of Red Deer’s 2022 Point in Time Homeless count, 334 individuals were identified as experiencing homelessness, more than double the 144 individuals identified as experiencing homelessness in 2018.

Recognizing the growing impacts of homelessness throughout Red Deer, the Red Deer & District Chamber of Commerce formed a volunteer Task Force of volunteers to understand the homelessness situation in Red Deer better and identify specific areas where the business community can actively contribute to address the issue and advocate for meaningful change.

Interim What We Heard Report

Following eight months of comprehensive research, reviews of best practices, targeted interviews, and community conversations, the Task Force on Homelessness is pleased to announce the release of its interim “What We Heard” report.

The interim report outlines the Task Forces’ understanding of the homelessness situation in Red Deer and provides a summary of what has been learned during the research phase.

Interim Report

Share Your Feedback

The Task Force invites Red Deerians to review the report and provide their feedback on our findings by February 16, 2024.

Interim Report Feedback Form

Next Steps

In April 2024, the Task Force will deliver a final report using building on the interim report and feedback to create a set of actionable recommendations for the community to consider.

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