MEDIA ADVISORY — March 26, 2026 — R0032

Media are invited to attend a launch event next week for a research report on children, homelessness and shelter living. 

Based on a multi-year research collaboration between Brock University and YWCA Niagara Region, “Children’s Experiences of Homelessness in Shelter Living” will be presented Tuesday, March 31 at 10 a.m. in Brock University’s Pond Inlet.

By identifying emerging themes and offering recommendations for interventions, the report aims to elevate young voices and bring new dimension to ongoing conversations about supporting unhoused children and their families in Niagara. 

The event includes a presentation from the Brock research team, led by Professors of Child and Youth Studies Rebecca Raby and Christine Tardif-Williams, followed by a panel discussion featuring community-based experts from Niagara Regional Native Centre, YWCA Niagara Region, The Hope Centre and Second Story Community Homes and Services.  

Event details:

What: “Children’s Experiences of Homelessness in Shelter Living” report launch and community expert panel discussion

When: Tuesday, March 31 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. 

Where: Pond Inlet, Brock University, St. Catharines

Media planning to attend the event are asked to contact Maryanne St. Denis at [email protected] to arrange parking.

For more information or for assistance arranging interviews: 

Maryanne St. Denis, Associate Director, Strategic Communications, Brock University, [email protected] or 905-246-0256 

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