HI Network in Conversation…
Grab a coffee and join other members of the HI Network on November 21 to discuss dealing with media enquiries for Homeshare Programmes.
In San Franscisco
“If I wasn’t able to take in a roommate like this, I’d have to leave this city — maybe go live with family in Los Angeles,” Allenby said. “And I don’t want to go there. I love San Francisco. This is my home, and this is how I stay here.”
Tell the HomeShare Story!
We are so proud of our HI Network members and their creativity in telling the Homeshare story. Enjoy this great example from THE HomeShare…
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Well done, Lucie!
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Welcome St John’s Homeshare
St John’s Homeshare is the latest programme to join the HI Network. Homeshare Manager Emma Kiss said : “I firmly believe that collaboration and communication with other providers on an international scale as well as domestic, is extremely important for informing and guiding our practice.”
Learn about them at https://homeshare.org/hin-directory/st-johns-homeshare
Government Relations
GOVERNMENT RELATIONS TIP SHEET
Communicating with elected officials
PLAN AHEAD
- Reach out to municipal, provincial, or federal elected representatives months in advance of a campaign.
- Be clear about what you want.
- Work with their staff; make sure the staff understand your position so they can explain (and, hopefully, support) it accurately to the elected representative, and to their colleagues.
- When meeting with an elected official, make sure a board member, senior volunteer or other supporter is present.
WHAT DO YOU WANT TO ACHIEVE?
| ? | To inform the official about (topic/issue/campaign) and your planned activities. |
| ? | To inform them about the work that you perform in your community and its impact. |
| ? | To ensure they understand the value of Homeshare. |
| ? | To make them aware of the impact of their policies on Homeshare and the people in your community. |
| ? | To develop a good working relationship so that your programme can be a source of information about issues related to Homeshare. |
| ? | Other… |
Provide elected officials with the information they need to make good decisions that affect Homeshare.
| TO DO: |
| ? Know what issues they make policy on or can influence. |
| ? Make yourself aware of elected officials’ positions on issues that affect Homeshare in your area. |
| ? Be flexible if you are meeting with an elected official. Their schedule may change on short notice. |
| ? Prepare a concise one-page handout summarizing your main points. |
| ? Explain the impact of their government’s policies and programs on Homeshare. |
HI in Conversation – May 2023
Join HI in Conversation in May 2023 to learn about the importance of social connections, and how they impact health and well-being.
Presented by Heather Thompson of Canada, two sessions are offered to accommodate different time zones. Everyone is welcome to participate.
