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East Kootenay Collaborative for Reducing Poverty

Following 2 Public Town Hall Meetings (RE: crime, housing insecurity, substance use), the East Kootenay Collaborative for Reducing Poverty Conference, and the hiring of a Social Development Coordinator (Marcel Germer); we are looking ahead toward next steps.

As local businesses, please help us understand your needs and experiences by answering the questions below.

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Which Community are you representing?(Required)


Are you a business owner?(Required)

What is your perception of homelessness in Cranbrook?(Required)


Please select the TOP 3 needs of business owners right now(Required)
If your business/organization is experiencing negative impacts caused by crime, substance abuse, homelessness, or mental health issues – what do you think could have a positive impact?

Did you know the City hired a Social Development Coordinator?(Required)
The Social Development Coordinator is to coordinate with the Provincial and Federal governments more proactively, coordinating with federal, provincial, and local non-profit delivered programs to identify gaps in social services to improve the outcomes for the homeless population of these programs in Cranbrook. This position will also be vital in creating communications to educate the community on these social issues and inform residents and business owners about the important work being done.

What do you see as priorities in reducing the effects of homelessness?(Required)
If your business/organization is experiencing negative impacts caused by crime, substance abuse, homelessness, or mental health issues – what can be provided as an aid?

Is there something the collective business community could implement to help reduce the effects of homelessness and crime?

Would you be interested in participating in a roundtable with the Social Development Coordinator?(Required)
This roundtable would be open to all Cranbrook businesses to come together with the Social Development Coordinator and identify potential gaps the city may be able to fill.