Media Advisory: 2013 ROOPH Awards will Recognize Excellence in Housing and Homelessness Initiatives
Edmonton, March 6, 2013 – Homeward Trust Edmonton will host the 2013 ROOPH awards March 7 to recognize outstanding individuals and organizations working to end homelessness. More than 300 guests are expected to witness the presentation of awards recognizing successful partnerships, building design, volunteerism, service for the Aboriginal community and leadership.
Date: March 7, 2013 Time: 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM; Program at 12:00 PM
Location:Â Westin Edmonton, 10135 100 Street
The Honourable Dave Hancock, Minister of Human Services and Member of Legislative Assembly, Edmonton-Whitemud
His Worship Mayor Stephen Mandel, City of Edmonton
Clayton Kootenay, Chair, Homeward Trust Edmonton
Susan McGee, CEO, Homeward Trust Edmonton
Francis Whiskeyjack, Elder
Darrell Cook, President, REALTORS Association of Edmonton
Mike McGuire, One FM, Master of CeremoniesÂ
*The Westin Edmonton will be equipped with a media feed.Â
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For more information:
Janelle Aker Communications & Media Coordinator,
Homeward Trust Edmonton
[email protected]
Phone: (780) 496-7290
Cell: (780) 700-2499
Homeward Trust Edmonton is a not for profit organization that uses a community-based approach toward the goal of ending homelessness in Edmonton. Our primary role is to coordinate response to housing needs by working together with local agencies and all orders of government.