​St. John’s Recognizes National Housing Day

November 22 is National Housing Day in Canada. Recognized by municipalities and other organizations across the country since 1998, National Housing Day raises awareness that having a safe, secure home is a basic human right and a key pathway out of poverty.

The City of St. John’s has adopted a ten-year Affordable Housing Strategy to create solutions across the housing continuum. The strategy was developed and is being led by the Affordable Housing Working Group which includes representation from all levels of government, the community sector and private industry.
 
Join City staff and community partners as we celebrate with the National Housing Day.

Community Art Project
Starting on Monday, Nov. 22, a new art project ‘What does your home mean to you?’ will be on display at City Hall. Each City of St. John’s Community Centre submitted a piece that shows participants’ perspective on what a home means to them. The art pieces will be used to construct a small home to be displayed in the Wyatt/Great Hall.
 
Demystifying Funding Opportunities for Affordable Housing Webinar
Tuesday, Nov. 23
10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Do you have an affordable housing idea and you’re curious about how to get it off the ground? Take advantage of this opportunity to hear from multiple funding partners at one time to learn about what funding is available and how the streams can work together to achieve your project. Learn more and register here.
 
National Housing Day Virtual Forum
Thursday, Nov. 25
10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Join the City of St. John’s, End Homelessness St. John’s, and partners to discuss accessible and affordable housing, universal design, achieving equity, diversity, and inclusion in housing. Learn more and register here.