Red Deer & District Chamber of Commerce Form Task Force on Homelessness

News release from the Red Deer & District Chamber of Commerce

The Red Deer & District Chamber of Commerce (the Chamber) has formed a Task Force to better understand the homelessness situation in Red Deer and identify areas where the business community can help address the issue and affect change.

Chaired by local community leader and business owner Lyn Radford, the Task Force consists of business owners and leaders in the Red Deer business sector.

“We all have a role to play in a vibrant and thriving Red Deer,” said Radford. “The Red Deer & District Chamber of Commerce recognizes that effectively addressing homelessness requires a collaborative approach involving the government, social sector organizations, businesses, and residents working together.”

“As Red Deerians, the Task Force members understand that addressing homelessness will contribute to the overall well-being and livability of the community that we are proud to call home,” add Scott Robinson, Chief Executive of the Chamber. “And as members of the business community, they have a vested interest in understanding the homelessness situation to help enhance the economic viability of our community.”

The Chamber announced its intention to launch a Task Force on Homelessness in March 2023. Currently, the Task Force is completing an environmental scan to understand the scope of the homelessness situation before engaging in consultations with the broader Red Deer community through a series of community consultations. Community consultations are anticipated to launch in the fall, with an interim report of findings available in early 2024. A final report will be made public in the spring of 2024.

Once scheduled, information on the community consultations will be shared publicly on reddeerchamber.com.

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