Supporting Islington Families over the Winter months VAI & Islington Council Community Conversation

We would be delighted if you would join us for a Community Conversation event taking place on 3 November – 11am to 1pm.  It will take place online.

Agenda

Expressions of thanks to all Volunteers that have contributed to the Covid-19 response

  • Cllrs Sue Lukes & Una O’Halloran

Public Health Briefing

  • Jonathan O’Sullivan, Acting Director for Public Health, LBI
  • Q & A

Addressing Food Poverty

  • Developing a Sustainable Food Model to enable families to access community food projects: Octopus Community Network – Colin Adams & Elaine Maffrett
  • Islington Food Poverty Alliance: Laura Thomas-Hockey, Manor Gardens Welfare Trust

Addressing Fuel Poverty

  • SHINE Project: Eamon Rooke, Energy Advice Manager, LBI

Mobilising Volunteers from all sections of our Community

  • Case study: Mohammed Kozbar, Chair, Finsbury Park Mosque
  • Group discussions

Book your space here 

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