Homes First
La Denne M. is a skilled Human Resources professional with extensive experience in human resources management and educational administration. Currently serving as Human Resources Supervisor at Homes First since January 2020, La Denne M. ensures compliance with IPAC policies, coordinates health and safety initiatives, and supports training and development. Previous roles as Human Resources Administrator focused on recruitment, orientation, and staff training. La Denne M. gained diverse experience at Ramkhamhaeng Advent International School from 2002 to 2019, contributing to quality management, curriculum development, and departmental leadership, while also holding teaching positions. Educational qualifications include a Human Resources Management degree from Centennial College, a Master of Arts in Educational Administration from the Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies, and a Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature from Mountain View College.
Homes First
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There are over 5,000 people in Toronto without a safe stable place to live. Hundreds live “rough” – in ravines, stairwells or on the street. Hundreds more suffer with mental illness and addictions. This forgotten slice of our population, people who have been street-involved for several years and who have nowhere else to go, is where Homes First comes in. We provide Housing First. We were the first and remain one of the largest providers of homes for people with the fewest options in Toronto. Homes come in many shapes and sizes but each is a safe, stable refuge and allows us to connect to others. Everyone needs a home. With a home people can be part of a community, obtain ID, register for social services and keep in touch with family and friends. With a home people gain respect, dignity and the ability to care for themselves and others. The vast majority of homeless people – even those with severe mental health and/or substance use issues – can successfully stay housed and off the street with appropriate housing and supports. Homes First works with others to advocate for fair and equitable funding for social housing providers and the creation and adoption of a national housing strategy.