Recognizing the value of lived experience in growing Canada’s care economy
August 2, 2023 11:44 amMany people with lived experience are motivated to support and care for individuals who have faced similar challenges, vulnerable circumstances...
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A transformative model for complex care housing
February 14, 2023 10:46 amResearch and advocacy paper by Urban Matters CCC aids in securing new housing spaces for people with complex care needs...
Three lessons from working in international development
February 10, 2023 11:03 amSocial innovation leader Brent Wellsch shares his insights in honour of International Development Week This week from February 5 to...
Embedding equity in community engagement
February 15, 2023 9:00 amBy Isha Matous-Gibbs, Social Health and Wellness Planner Community engagement is a core part of civic engagement. It is a...
Impacts and insights from Urban Matters CCC’s community contributions
December 15, 2022 1:32 pmPreparations for next round of contributions underway By Pauline Sydenham, Urban Matters CCC Despite the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic,...
Introducing a new leadership team at Urban Matters!
December 12, 2022 8:10 amJade Arignon, Jen Casorso, and Erin Welk step into company leadership roles, launching a new era of growth and impact...
Anne Burrill: Dedicated to strong communities
November 29, 2022 11:09 amWe’re excited to welcome Anne Burrill to the Urban Matters team! Anne is joining us as a Social Health and...
Growing on Purpose – Part 2
October 7, 2022 7:00 amWelcome to the second instalment in our 4-part blog series Growing on Purpose, where we explore and share the evolutionary...
Announcing the latest round of Community Contributions from Urban Matters CCC!
March 26, 2023 5:00 pm2022 Community Contributions dedicated to building strong relationships By Pauline Sydenham, Communications Specialist Thanks to another strong year of community...
Innovation Matters
April 17, 2019 8:37 pmWorld 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
March 12, 2019 7:17 pm"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."
Urban Matters Incubates Accessible Design Business
September 26, 2017 11:56 pmStan Leyenhorst was born into a big family in Richmond B.C. He had 11 siblings and grew up a hardworking...