Brighter Days Committee
Who are we?
We are a group of consumer/survivors who are current and former Habitat tenants with a passion for change, equal rights, and affordable supportive housing.
What do we do?
The Committee acts as an advisory group to Habitat staff and Board of Directors. Our goal is to improve tenant welfare and quality of life, and to increase tenant involvement in Habitat activities and decision-making.
Our history?
Members originally met in March, 2005. It was some time before we chose a name and a mission. Over the years, our group expanded and now holds monthly meetings with regular members. New members are also welcome!
What have we done so far? Some examples are:
- 2006, gave vital feedback to the "Build a Better Boarding Home" project, the Habitat Development Committee's action research project about what works, what needs improvement, and what a better boarding home might look like
- 2008, instrumental in producing a Welcome Guide for Tenants Living in Habitat boarding home
- 2009, vetted a tenant complaint process for Habitat tenants
- 2009-10, consulted for the community research project, Breaking Ground: Peer Support Work in Congregate Living Settings
Other activities include:
Members originally met in March, 2005. It was some time before we chose a name and a mission. Over the years, our group expanded and now holds monthly meetings with regular members. New members are also welcome!
- In February 2008 we launched our newsletter, The Habitat Quarterly. It features members' stories and creative writing. Members continue to publish the newsletter and encourage Habitat tenants to contribute.
- Members initiated a recycling education project for tenants.
Consumer/Survivors who are current or former Habitat tenants are welcome to join!
