| Join us for a stimulating series of speakers about issues that affect our region. Let’s learn together and then take action! To register for each session, click on the link below. |
| Hosted by Sunset Community Foundation, with support from the Rotary Club of Grand Bend, Grand Bend Dental Centre, and Lakeshore Eco-Network Sunset Community Foundation is proud to present three leading experts on issues identified during our “Vital Conversations” (community meetings) in Grand Bend and South Huron earlier this year. Our speakers will be joining us by Zoom. Please register for each session by clicking on the link below.  Thursday, October 14, 2021 – Cara Pike, Executive Director, Climate Access/Principal, Social Capital Strategies Cara is an environmental and climate communications strategist for nonprofits, government, and business. She will be talking about what we can do locally to fight climate change.  Thursday, October 21, 2021- Dan Driedger, Executive Director, Mennohomes Dan leads a successful affordable housing non-profit that has created more than 150 affordable rental housing units in the Kitchener-Waterloo region since 2004. Learn how Mennohomes makes a difference.  Thursday, October 28 – Dr. Tracy Smith-Carrier, Canada Research Chair (Tier 2) at Royal Roads University Tracy is a researcher in the field of social policy, with interests in social welfare, food and income security, and basic income. This is an opportunity to learn more about how to fight poverty. |
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