Meet the Co-Creators
The Plan to End Chronic Homelessness was made in community, by community, and for our community. Our Co-Creators include people with lived experience of homelessness, service providers, advocates, and local leaders. Each person brought their ideas, skills, and stories to help shape a plan that works for everyone in Waterloo Region.
Coordinating team
Our coordinating team brings together people with many skills and experiences. Together, they guide the work to end chronic homelessness in Waterloo Region.
Emily Johnson
Program Coordinator overseeing transitional housing programs. Focused on wraparound services and long-term housing stability.
David Thompson
Mental Health Support Worker providing crisis intervention and counseling services. Committed to trauma-informed care approaches.
Robert Williams
Case Manager with expertise in benefits navigation and income support. Helping clients access resources for sustainable housing solutions.
Lisa Park
Community Liaison building partnerships between service providers and community organizations. Working to strengthen the support network.
Marcus Chen
Outreach Worker specializing in street outreach and emergency shelter services. Dedicated to building trust and connections with vulnerable populations.
Robert Williams
Case Manager with expertise in benefits navigation and income support. Helping clients access resources for sustainable housing solutions.
Amira Hassan
Youth Services Coordinator specializing in programs for youth experiencing homelessness. Advocate for early intervention and prevention strategies.
Priya Sharma
Indigenous Services Support Worker providing culturally appropriate services and advocacy. Connecting clients with traditional healing resources.
Sara Escobar
Sara Escobar has been in Social Justice Work for 25 years and is currently a member of the Waterloo Region Drug Action Team and is also the Community Development Worker at the YWCA Cambridge Women’s Emergency Shelter.
Co-Creators
Lasting change takes teamwork: lived experience experts, community advocates, our services, and all levels of government. By joining forces, we can make a bigger impact.
Sarah Mitchell
Housing Support Coordinator with 8+ years experience in supportive housing and case management. Passionate about creating pathways to stable housing.
Stephen Toy
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Jan Lebsack
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Guillermo Rodriguez
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About PECH
Homelessness in Waterloo Region is higher than ever before. It is a complex problem with many causes, so there is no single solution.
To respond, the community worked with the Social Development Centre of Waterloo Region and Region of Waterloo staff in order to co-create The Plan to End Chronic Homelessness. This plan is a roadmap with clear strategies, resources, and timelines to end chronic homelessness in our region.
The voices of people with lived experience are central to this work. The Plan is created with the community, by the community, and for the community.
