When Neighbours Become Lifelines 

How three seniors transformed food insecurity into a model of tenant-led care  Seniors Supporting Seniors in Community Housing  In a London and Middlesex Community Housing (LMHC) building, half the tenants now rely on a food bank run entirely by the people living there. It’s called the Caring Cupboard. It began with three women – Virginia Harrie, Fran Wassmer, and Mary Blancher – who refused to… Read more of the article: When Neighbours Become Lifelines 

How One Tenant’s Vision Created Lasting Community Impact 

Deqa Nur speaking on stage at the  YWCA Women of Distinction Award ceremony

Meet Deqa Nur, a Toronto Community Housing (TCHC) tenant who transformed her neighbours’ struggles into an initiative that reshaped her community.   Strengthening community from the ground up How can you strengthen the community when you have no formal authority, no organizational budget, and no title on your door?  For Deqa Nur, a… Read more of the article: How One Tenant’s Vision Created Lasting Community Impact