Spotlight
We highlight how their work demonstrates a neuroinclusive lens and invites many housing network connections. We also provide tools and resources related to the community connector role that others may find useful.
Context
A funding gap exists for community connectors in Canada despite their clear need and benefit to housing success
Opportunity
The development of a replicable and scalable financial structure to fund community connectors based on measurable outcomes
The Neuroinclusive Lens
Community Connector support can:
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- Allow residents to share their skills, gifts, and strengths
- Reduce stigma experienced by residents
- Enrich the community
Emphasis on holistic outcomes including:
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- Independent living and housing stability
- Quality of life and well-being
- Social and community inclusion
Housing Network Connections
Housing provider
Service provider
Funder(s)
Outcome payer(s)
Personal support network
Microboard members
Tools and Resources
Social finance for social inclusion
Slideshow with more information about the spotlight initiative including the measures of success and proposed pilot to demonstrate value.
Implementation roadmap
Sample implementation roadmap that can be adapted in other jurisdictions to generate meaningful and realistic data with a framework for evaluation.
Re-imagining community inclusion
Report outlining steps to achieving a vision of inclusivity in British Columbia.
Vela Canada
Service provider mostly focused on funding solutions. Learn what is a Microboard and how to set one up.
We would like to thank Allison Annesley for connecting with us, sharing resources, and explaining the project.
To contact with the Social Finance for Social Inclusion Lab, please email: Allison.Annesley@gmail.com
Past spotlights
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