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2024 World Homeshare Congress

Mark your calendars and plan to join us for the 2024 World Homeshare Congress in Trento, Italy.

Hosted by Associazione A.M.A.- project VIVO.CON, the Congress will begin on the afternoon of Thursday, September 5. There will be a Welcome Dinner / Birthday Party on Thursday evening celebrating Homeshare International’s 25th anniversary and VIVO.CON’s 15 years of service to the people of Trento. Congress sessions will continue through to the afternoon of September 7th.

The Planning Committee comprises members from both Italy and Homeshare International trustees: Chairs Zilma Lucia Velame and Régis de Kerautem, members Estelle de Saint-Bon, Giuliana Costa, Paolo Boccagni, Sibel Whitehead and Stefano Sarzi Sartori, with organization / logistical support by Marta Spanevello.

Congress sessions will be in both Italian and English.

HI in Conversation – November 2023

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

Front Porch - Home Match

“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.”

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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.

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