Northumberland County is seeking community members to join a new Community Liaison Committee (CLC) to support the upcoming homeless shelter at 310 Division Street, Cobourg.
The modernized shelter, set to open this fall, will provide 35 emergency spaces and a 24/7 hub offering health, wellness, and skill-building programs.
The CLC will consist of 12 to 15 members, including shelter neighbours, local business owners, community partners, and people experiencing homelessness. This committee will meet monthly for at least one year, offering guidance and feedback to ensure the shelter integrates smoothly into the neighbourhood while delivering vital services to those in need.
“This committee will play a vital role in helping to integrate shelter services effectively within the neighbourhood and the broader community, delivering the best possible support to vulnerable community members, and ensuring strong neighbour relations,” states County Associate Director of Housing and Homelessness Rebecca Carman. “We encourage interested community members to apply to join the CLC to contribute their voice and support the shelter’s success, improving pathways out of homelessness for people in need. We greatly value the opinions and ideas of shelter neighbours and local community members, and look forward to working together to create opportunities and resolve challenges.”
Interested community members are encouraged to submit an Expression of Interest by September 18th and then attend a mandatory training session on September 25th. The training will cover homelessness in Northumberland, the shelter’s services, and the role of the CLC.
For more details and to apply, visit 310 Division Street: Modernizing shelter services to address community need | Join In Northumberland.
(Written by: Joseph Goden)