Social Services Care And Connect Resource Fair Coming To Campbell River

The Campbell River & District Coalition to End Homelessness (CRDCEH) and the Campbell River Community Action Team (CAT) will be hosting a social services information fair on Friday at Spirit Square.

The two say it is an opportunity for people to learn more about some of the social services and organizations that are working in Campbell River.

Community partners will be onsite to support people in filling out housing and social service forms, and applications.

There will also be education stations, music, snacks, and resource booths.

Stefanie Hendrickson, Coordinator for the Coalition to End Homelessness says housing insecurity is a significant concern in the community, and across the province.

She says, “There are so many people who sleep unconventionally whether that looks like unsheltered homelessness, camping, couch surfing, or living in outbuildings, boats, RVs, or cars.”

The Care and Connect Resource Fair is an opportunity to learn more about the Campbell River community resources.

The event will offer a space to ask questions and learn more about the people and organizations that are engaged in supporting people with social challenges, like housing, mental health, and substance use.

The fair takes place from 10am to 1pm on Friday in Spirit Square.

Tomorrow, the Campbell River Point in Time count, which aims to capture an idea of what sleeping unconventionally looks like in Campbell River, is taking place.

It’s a 24-hour period of confidential surveying that shows a snapshot of what homelessness looks like in the community.

For details, visit Social Services Care And Connect Resource Fair.