Rotary, United Way, City of Calgary Community Hubs Project
Building an Eco-System: Community Hubs, Collaboration, a Systems Approach
Successful businesses collaborate to create complex adaptive processes and ecosystems. They compete for the same customer dollar, use the same data management systems, share the same supply chains, belong to the same industry associations, and engage the same consultants in pursuit of profit. Learn how these concepts are being applied to ending homelessness and food insecurity ensuring Enough for All.
- Thursday, April 1, 2021
- 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Via Zoom
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The panel’s topic: How systems approaches developed in pursuit of profit can provide Enough for All.
Patricia Jones is the President and CEO, of the Calgary Homeless Foundation (CHF) which is uniquely positioned to observe the complicating factors affecting those faced with or experiencing homelessness. This viewpoint allows a deep understanding of the cause-and-effect dynamics of homelessness that will inspire governments, service providers and the community to undertake a shared responsibility in the fight against homelessness. https://www.calgaryhomeless.com/chfs-new-ceo-patricia-jones/
James McAra, CEO of the Calgary Food Bank and a member of the Rotary Club of Calgary North, understands how food impacts change and is influencing governments, planners, and policymakers to incorporate food systems into social planning, and overall community development. Understanding agriculture, logistics, waste management, volunteer management, and leadership will build strong vibrant communities. https://www.calgaryfoodbank.com/
Dr. Ron Kneebone, Scientific Director of Social Policy and Health at the School of Public Policy. Ron’s research focuses on government budgets and the economics of homelessness and poverty. He shepherds a small but dedicated team of researchers at the School focused on improving public policy outcomes. He is currently a member of the federal government’s Homelessness Data Advisory Committee. https://econ.ucalgary.ca/manageprofile/profiles/120-145180/ronald-d-kneebone-cv.pdf
For more information contact Howie Shikaze – shikazeh@gmail.com