Civic Social Innovation Archives

Innovating for Empowerment & Employment

Apr 18, 2019 | Civic Social Innovation, Community, Homelessness, Inclusion, Social Enterprise, Social Innovation, Social Venture Development

We are placing people people with lived experience into roles where they can make a difference in the lives of their peers

Innovation Matters

Apr 17, 2019 | Civic Social Innovation, Community, Social Enterprise, Social Innovation, Social Venture Development

World Creativity and Innovation Week (WCIW) is the kind of celebration we embrace at Urban Matters CCC.

Urban Matters CCC President joins the Central Okanagan Journey Home Society’s inaugural board of directors

Mar 12, 2019 | Civic Social Innovation, Homelessness, Housing, Social Innovation, Urban Systems

“As part of a company that is deeply invested in the wellbeing of communities across the country, I see this role as an opportunity to share my learnings as I continue to learn.”

Physical Gets Social with Infrastructure

May 4, 2018 | Civic Social Innovation, Community, Social Innovation

Developing Physical Infrastructure With Social Outcomes In Mind Physical infrastructure has always been created to achieve a social outcome, a measurable improvement to the quality of life of the people it is being created to serve. From clean drinking water systems,...

Startup Weekend Okanagan – Bring Your Ideas for Affordable Housing

Feb 6, 2018 | Affordable Housing, Civic Social Innovation, Community, Homelessness, Housing, Social Innovation

Join us at Techstars Startup Weekend Okanagan, March 9-11, 2018, pitch your idea for affordable housing and win an incubation package!

Choosing to See

Sep 26, 2017 | Civic Social Innovation, Community

By Erin Welk, Civic Social Innovation Lead, Urban Matters What happens if those of us trying to support vulnerable people don’t see them? Recently I had the privilege of spending some time with a gentleman who is part of CMHA’s Housing First initiative here in...