On this week’s episode of “Tap In”, your hosts Rose Greensides and Mehrunnisa Kharodia are joined by the CEO of The Food Bank of Waterloo Region, Wendy Campbell. In the season finale of “Tap In”, Wendy shares what she has learned over her 23 years with the food bank and what members of our community can do to support those with food insecurities.

Other things discussed in this episode include:

• 1 out of 5 families that need Food Banks, use them
• How the pandemic took away choices for struggling families
• What circumstances lead families to require access to food banks and so much more.

Links from the Show:

Waterloo Region Food Bank

Jony Studios

Jessie Barkley

Guest Name: Nathan Wong & Kyo Lee

Podcast Episode Description: On this week’s Episode of “Tap In”, your Hosts Rose Greensides & Jill Mills, Program Manager at SVP, are joined by members of the SVP Teens Leadership Team, Nathan Wong & Kyo Lee.

Nathan & Kyo bring the passion they have for making meaningful contributions in the Waterloo Region to the podcast & showcase how volunteering can unlock personal empowerment and true confidence.

Other things discussed in this episode include:

• The Importance of youth being involved in the community
• Accessibility for youth to use their power
• How teens have had to adapt during the pandemic and so much more.

On this week’s episode of “TapIn” your hosts Rose Greensides & Sean Campbell, SVP Partner and Executive Director at Union Coop, speak with Ryan Pettipiere, Director of Housing Services at the Region of Waterloo.

Together, they take a deep dive into various aspects of the housing crisis that has ravaged not only the Waterloo Region but our Province, and Country. Learn about forward solutions to address the crisis locally and things you can do to ignite change.

Other things discussed in this episode include:

• Types of housing and how all aspects of the housing continuum are interconnected
• The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and economic upheaval on the housing crisis
• Barriers that residents are facing in this crisis
• What is the reality of relief within new government policies and budgets
• The types of support services available for those in need

Links:

KWCF Development Engagement Tool Kit