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Feb. 15, 2024
For Immediate Release

WATERLOO – ·ï»Ë²ÊƱƽ̨ and the International Women's Forum’s seventh annual International Women’s Day luncheon will feature a panel of ·ï»Ë²ÊƱƽ̨ women who are working to address the housing crisis in communities across Canada.  

Women Finding Housing Solutions for a Better Future features ·ï»Ë²ÊƱƽ̨ assistant professor Laura Pin, who has advised housing policy at both the municipal and federal level; ·ï»Ë²ÊƱƽ̨ student Jordan Prentice, co-founder of Kuponya Innovations, a company that builds energy-efficient tiny homes in the Northwest Territories; and ·ï»Ë²ÊƱƽ̨ alumna Sarah Gillies, housing stabilization and interim supports manager for the County of Wellington.   

“I take great pride in seeing ·ï»Ë²ÊƱƽ̨ faculty, students and alumni working on solutions to the housing crisis – one of the most pressing challenges facing our communities,” said Deborah MacLatchy, president and vice-chancellor. “This panel demonstrates the great work happening at ·ï»Ë²ÊƱƽ̨ and in our communities to support people facing homelessness and struggling with housing affordability.” 

The event will take place on March 7 at the Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum.  

Event Details 

• Date: Thursday, March 7, 2024 
• Time: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. 
• Location: Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum (map available upon request) 
• Cost: $55 per person + HST. Tables of 8 can be purchased for $440 + HST. 
• The ticket price includes a plated lunch and refreshments.