SGI Housing NOW Project

06/02/2026

Thinking about a homeshare arrangement? Taking a few simple steps before you move in can help protect your rights, your finances, and your peace of mind! 🏡

Learn more: linktr.ee/sgihousing

05/26/2026

It’s raining and a bit chilly — the perfect kind of day to cozy up with your favorite warm beverage and listen to one of the top episodes of the Shelter SGI Podcast.

Have a guest or topic you’d love to hear on the show? Leave a comment or send us an email — we’d love to hear your ideas and feedback!

05/22/2026

Housing challenges affect far more than rent prices. They impact whether businesses can keep staff, seniors can remain safely at home, and communities can continue supporting the people who make island life possible.

Sometimes even a small housing opportunity can help someone stay connected to the community they support.
Learn more: linktr.ee/sgihousing

05/19/2026

We often see workers having to leave the Islands because they can't find a place to live. Or businesses not being able to stay open because the staff can't afford (or can't find) rentals. And many other stories of housing affecting different aspects of the "Island Life".

Learn more about how we can change this: linktr.ee/sgihousing

Housing is about more than just a place to live—it’s about connection, stability, and community. 💙
The Housing NOW Homeshare Registry helps match people across the Southern Gulf Islands with safe, flexible housing options that work for real life.

🌱 Have space to share?
🌱 Looking for a place to live?

Be part of a local solution that brings people together.

Get started: linktr.ee/sgihousing

05/15/2026

A spare room can make a big difference: Across the Southern Gulf Islands, homesharing is helping create more affordable, flexible, and connected housing options for community members.

Whether you’re exploring the idea of sharing your home or looking for housing, Housing NOW is here to help build supportive connections.

Learn more: linktr.ee/sgihousing

05/08/2026

We’re putting together an FAQ Special podcast episode 🎙️

What questions do you have about homesharing? Whether you’re curious about hosting, renting, finding the right fit, safety, shared living, or just how the program works — send us your questions and we’ll answer as many as we can in the episode!

Drop your questions in the comments or send us a message 👇

05/08/2026

Last Chance to RSVP!

https://forms.gle/rhPzdHstUekVrAyC7

05/06/2026

📬 Don’t Miss the Next Newsletter!

Want to stay updated on community programs, events, housing initiatives, and opportunities across the Southern Gulf Islands? Sign up for our newsletter today — the next issue is coming soon!

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04/28/2026

How are housing and food security connected on the Southern Gulf Islands?

In Episode 4 of the Shelter SGI Podcast, host Roberta sits down with Joyce Budnyk—community leader and Housing NOW Program coordinator on Pender Island—to talk about the real housing challenges and possible solutions.

From the Homeshare Registry to community-driven housing initiatives, this episode is all about connection, compassion, and practical action.

This episode will be available this Thursday (instead of our usual last Friday of the month)—stay tuned!

Get ready to listen and be part of the conversation.

04/28/2026

Attention Pender Island

Want to know more about the Housing Now Project?
Curious about homeshare?
Come say hello!
May 12th, 1-3 pm @ Slow Coast
Coffee or tea is on us.
Please RSVP by May 8th - https://forms.gle/tPfYcsDZitm6shFA7