November 22, 2024
Education News Canada

HANDS ON FOR HOUSING SHOWCASE
Upper Grand and WCDSB students unite to advocate for the future of housing

October 15, 2024

On Friday, November 8th, from 6-9 PM at the Grand River Raceway in Elora, students from both the Wellington Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) and the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) will come together to showcase their talents and advocate for the future of housing at the Hands On For Housing Showcase! This event concludes a three-day conference and is a Habitat for Humanity Guelph Wellington fundraiser.

Why Housing Matters for Youth: Did you know that 43% of young adults aged 20-29 in Canada still live with their parents (StatsCan, 2023)? Housing for youth is in crisis, and now more than ever, their voices need to be heard.

Event Highlights:

  • Live Auctions:
    Bishop Macdonell interior design students will auction off themed rooms and student-made refurbished furniture, while students from St. James, College Heights SS, John F. Ross CVI, and Bishop Macdonell and the SHSM program will auction backyard sheds they built. Need a shed? This is your chance!

  • Youth Housing Recommendations:
    The UGDSB's Beyond Borders students will present their findings after surveying peers, offering bold recommendations for the future of housing.

Join us in supporting these incredible students as they unite for housing solutions. All are welcome and children 12 and under are free. For details and tickets, please visit: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/dbb9b13f-887d-435b-a243-3868dbcaaacf

For more information

Upper Grand District School Board
500 Victoria Road N.
Guelph Ontario
Canada N1E 6K2
www.ugdsb.ca/


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Wellington Catholic District School Board
75 Woolwich St
Guelph Ontario
Canada N1H 6N6
www.wellingtoncdsb.ca/


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