Ottawa, November 14, 2007 – The HousingPlus Research Project, an innovative project that will look at collaborative ways to improve supportive housing and social services in Ottawa, will be launched this Wednesday at the University of Ottawa. The three-year project is the result of a unique partnership between Ottawa’s two universities, the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health and ten non-profit housing agencies in Ottawa. It is the first collaboration of its kind and represents a unique approach to evaluating and improving housing. It will also produce new knowledge about how agencies of all kinds can work together to improve social services.

Date:  Wednesday, November 14, 2007

Time: 12:00 noon (media should arrive at 11:45 a.m.)

Location:
University of Ottawa, Room 205, Jock Turcot University Centre

Major intersection: Laurier Avenue East, between Waller and King Edward. The Jock Turcot University Centre is at the centre of the campus between the Morriset library and the Montpetit athletic facility.

Media who wish to attend should contact John McKay at 613-614-0706 or at mckaycomm@rogers.com.

For more information on the project, please contact:
Lorraine Bentley
Ottawa Supportive Housing Network
613-241-6363 x223
lbentley@optionsbytown.com