About Us
The Newfoundland and Labrador Housing and Homelessness Network (NLHHN) is a group of community-based service providers, municipal, provincial and federal departments and agencies, and representatives of persons at risk of homelessness, who are committed to working collaboratively on issues related to homelessness and housing.
Our Vision
The Newfoundland and Labrador Housing and Homelessness Network will work collaboratively and creatively to address homelessness in all its aspects, to shape the response to homelessness in Newfoundland and Labrador, and to directly influence government policy and programs.
Membership
Membership in the Housing and Homelessness Network is open to any organization or individual committed to working on the Housing and Homelessness Network’s goals.
These are some of the types of people we have as members.
For membership information contact Alice Hietala at alice@nlhhn.org or (709) 330-7570.
Community Groups
Housing Organizations
Religious/Faith Groups
Business Organizations
Shelters
Government Agencies
Persons that are homeless (or at risk) and their representatives
Academic Researchers
What We Do
Our Goals
1. Collaborate in planning and advocacy efforts.
2. Create shared understanding between members of current services regarding the kind of programs which lead to effective, long-term and holistic approaches to address the underlying causes of homelessness.
3. Develop and enhance housing options for vulnerable populations.
4. Ensure choice, and safe options, suited to the needs of different individuals and families.
5. Enhance public education and community awareness.
6. Use the power of the Housing and Homelessness Network to strengthen individual members’ ability to function effectively.
7. Create a place in the Housing and Homelessness Network for all stakeholders, including people who have experienced homelessness or are at risk of homelessness.
8. Shape social policy regarding housing and homelessness issues.
Board of Directors
Sam Synard
Agency: Mayor – Town of Marystown
Position: Board Chair
Region/CAB: Burin Peninsula
Email: ssynard@townofmarystown.ca
Sharon Snook
Agency: CDO – Burin Peninsula Health Care Foundation
Position: Board Member
Region/CAB: Burin Peninsula Housing and Homelessness Committee (CAB)
Email: sharonssnook@hotmail.com
Noreen Careen
Agency: Executive Director – Labrador West Status of Women Council
Position: Board Member
Region/CAB: Labrador West Housing and Homelessness Coalition (CAB)
Email: lwsw@crrstv.net
Krystal Saunders
Agency: Housing Support Worker
Position: Board Member
Region/CAB: Happy Valley Goose Bay Housing and Homelessness Coalition (CAB)
Email: Krystal.Saunders@nunatsiavut.com
Jade Kearley
Agency: Interagency Coordinator – Community Mental Health Initiative Position: Board Member
Region/CAB: Community Coalition on Housing & Homelessness (CCHH) – Corner Brook CAB
Email: cmhi.iac@gmail.com
Stephen Williams
Agency: CEO Exploits Valley YMCA
Position: Board Member
Region/CAB: Grand Falls-Windsor
Email: stephen.williams@ev.ymca.ca
Harold Smith
Agency: Lawyer/Partner – Stewart McKelvey Lawyers
Position: Board Member
Region/CAB: St. John’s
Email: hsmith@stewartmckelvey.com
Bernice Hancock
Agency:Executive Director – Stephenville Community Education Network
Position: Board Member
Region/CAB: Southwestern NL Housing & Homelessness Committee (CAB)
Email: hsmith@stewartmckelvey.com
Visit Us
77 Charter Avenue, Suite 100
St. John’s, NL, A1A 0N2
Call Us
Ph: (709) 722-1030
Fax: (709) 722-8335