Low-Income Housing and

Services Development Proposal

Prepared for: John Hamilton, Mortgage Broker, Dominion Lending

Prepared by: Andrew Miller, Executive Director, Nick Swain and Dana Fisher, Project Coordinators, Back to Basics Social
Developments

November 23, 2010

Back to Basics Social Developments 114 Mulcaster St. Barrie, Ontario L4M 3M6 T 705-716-4006 back2basics09@[Link]
[Link]
Executive Summary

Objective
Back to Basics Social Developments is proposing the development of an innovative, self-sufficient housing and services
complex in Barrie for low-income families. We take a systems approach to the living environment of our tenants with the
goal of reducing their monthly rent, food, electricity, heating and cooling costs; thereby passing on savings without
depending on subsidies. The main floor of the building will house as tenants the David Busby Street Centre and the
Grocery Assistance Program food bank and community kitchen, both of which are in desperate need of new locations.
These organizations provide healthcare, counseling, housing and food services to those in need. In addition, partnerships
with the Salvation Army and Youth Haven will benefit the programs and services they offer. upper levels of the building will
offer studio, 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments for singles and families.

Goals
1. To build a high-quality, low-cost, environmentally friendly, multi-use building including housing with low monthly
operating expenses, and thus making rent more affordable for our tenants.

2. To provide sustainable rental space to community groups and services that would improve the social,
economic, environmental and health outcomes of low-income families and individuals living in the City of Barrie.

How We Can Make it Happen

Alternative Building Materials

Why use Shipping Containers (ISBUs - Intermodal Steel Building Units)?

ISBU home construction has become one of the biggest residential and commercial trends globally. When looking at the
need for low-income housing and a large enough space to house the proposed multi-use facility, ISBUs are a perfect fit.
ISBUs are an ideal, low-cost and environmentally friendly solution to the high cost of conventional building practices.
There is a vast availability of these shipping containers with literally hundreds of thousands sitting unused in Canada’s
shipping ports. Once a container is shipped from giant exporting and manufacturing countries such as China, it actually
costs more to ship those containers back than to purchase a new one. This leaves an abundance of these unused
potential building units here in Canada.

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When looking at the scale of the proposed building, cost is undoubtedly a major issue. The need for a low cost, socially
responsible and efficient facility is of the utmost importance in this venture. Because of the rectangular shape of a
shipping container, little modification is required to produce the finished structure, therefore cutting down on both labour
and material costs. The container structure, before any manipulation or reconstruction, already has a floor, supporting
walls and a roof. Essentially, the container’s pre-existing and efficient design leads to much faster build times, therefore
reducing labour costs.

A used 40 ft standard container, with a 320 sq. ft footprint, will run between $2000 and $4000, depending on its
condition. Finished ISBU projects show an average cost range of $40-$50 per sq. ft for a complete frame structure. For
our project, we anticipate a very realistic build cost of $100 per sq. ft for our finished building including extra spray foam
insulation, high efficiency windows and doors, radiant in-floor heating with a finished stained concrete slab floor,
electrical, plumbing, and efficient light fixtures and appliances for all units. This figure is at least half of the cost of
building using conventional methods.

The strength and integrity of a large-scale building is of utmost importance when looking at long-term durability. Shipping
containers are one of the most, if not the most, strong and durable structures in the world, built to withstand everything
from hurricanes to earthquakes. The containers are easily welded to a foundation, thus further strengthening the
structure. Shipping containers are modular and each is made to the same standard measurements. This simplifies the
design and planning stages of construction. As they are designed to interlock, the ease of mobility during transportation
and construction is completed by simply stacking and connecting or welding them together. They have the potential to
be stacked up to 12 containers high, providing additional structural supports. The modular design of the containers
prove ideal for transport, as that is exactly what they are designed for, either by land, rail or water.

It is possible to build our structure using only recycled steel. There are many completed building around the world for us
to learn from and emulate. The inefficient, wasteful and environmentally detrimental effects of current conventional

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building practices have lead us to the solution of using ISBUs. By recycling these containers, we cut down on the need
for new raw materials to be extracted, refined, transported and then assembled inefficiently.

A popular misconception of those looking at ISBUs for building purposes is that the containers are harsh, cold looking
units. While their simplistic and visually ‘unappealing’ rectangular shape make them an ideal frame building solution, their
outsides are easily modifiable to obtain any look. For example, a construction company in a storm ravaged area in the
Southern United States has constructed low-cost container homes with the look of the areas traditional stucco homes.
Any look can be obtained, from modern stacked building, to traditional Florida stucco bungalows, making the
possibilities for ISBUs endless.

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There are several global architectural firms and construction companies undertaking the design and building of ISBUs.
Our research has led us to the world leader, Tempohousing Global. They offer complete design and building services.
One of our options is to have them design the building, modify each container it in their factory in Amsterdam, then ship
the containers to us for assembly.

Another option is to have Tempohousing design the building and then hire Secure Store, a container dealer in Barrie, to
cut and assemble the containers. The finished containers are then shipped to our building site and assembled using a
crane and a welding crew.

Mike Cowden of Cowden-Woods Design Build, a local Barrie builder, has been very helpful in the consultation of this
proposal. His company would be able to assist in the preparation of the site including clearing the lot, planning the
drainage, sewer and electrical hook ups, pouring the concrete foundation for the containers to sit on, assisting in the
assembly of the containers, complete the finishings on the inside and outside of the building including balconies, and
managing the pouring of the parking lot.

Contact information:

TEMPOHOUSING Global

Office address:

H.J.E. Wenckebachweg 3010

NL-1096 DP Amsterdam
The Netherlands

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Mail address:

P.O. Box 43
NL-1000 AA Amsterdam
The Netherlands
Phone: +31 20 468 33 93
Fax: +31 20 665 51 67
E-mail: info@[Link]
Website: [Link]

Video clip at: [Link]

Secure Store Head Office:  8179 Essa Road, Barrie, Ontario Local: (705) 735-9449 Toll Free: (877) 988-6488
 Fax: (705) 739-0502 [Link]

Cowden-Woods Design Builders Ltd. 249 Saunders Rd. Barrie, Ontario, Canada, L4N 9A3 Phone: 705-721-8422
Fax: 705-721-9342

Energy System
The money saved on the build would be invested in solar hot water and photovoltaic panel systems (to power, heat and
cool the building); extra insulation; rooftop water-recovery (to reduce the amount of water purchased from the city); and
urban vegetable gardens to allow people to grow their own food.

While being environmentally conscious in terms of construction, we also have to take into consideration the amount of
energy used to run the proposed building. The building will be almost entirely self-sufficient and will use the latest
techniques and technologies to do so. Energy will be harnessed and used through rooftop solar panels. Not only are
solar panels environmentally friendly, they actually generate a significant profit by reselling the energy to the grid through
Ontario Hydro’s FIT program. Solar energy will also be used for generating hot water to be used in the facility.

Water will be collected using rooftop run-off and by storage in large water cisterns. These methods will ultimately cut
down on every source of external energy, and in turn generate a profit by being able to resell the solar energy collected.
The environment is undoubtedly the biggest issue facing humanity and this building would be on the forefront of
sustainability in its most efficient form.

Food
We also plan to add an urban agriculture component that will be supported by our clients and community volunteers.
There will be a space for a local food market to service the community, with a large community kitchen to create value-
added products and to teach culinary skills with an emphasis on whole, organic foods. Again, all the profits would go
back in to purchasing or growing more food for all. There is a potential for job creation here.

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Rooftop Gardens

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Community Kitchen

Tenants-Partnerships

The Grocery Assistance Program

Through the Elizabeth Fry Society, the Grocery Assistance program provides assistance with food supplies to those in
need.
As tenants and recipients of the vegetables that we are growing, they will dispense the food to those in need as well as
promote our educational outreach and volunteer opportunities.

David Busby Street Centre

Driven by a philosophy of empowerment, The David Busby Street Centre works from a non judgmental approach to
advocate for and improve conditions for individuals and families within Simcoe County who are homeless or at risk of
homelessness. The people they serve are:

• Marginalized & vulnerable citizens of Barrie & Simcoe County

• People suffering from brain injury, terminal illness, mental health issues & addictions
• Citizens who are homeless or at risk of homelessness
• Low income families
• Working poor

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 • Young couples with children and seniors struggling financially
• Residents who are socially isolated or in distress
As tenants, they will work closely to try and include their participants in the project with transportation to and from the
garden as well as promote our educational outreach and volunteer opportunities.

Youth Haven Barrie

Youth Haven is a crisis care facility offering emergency overnight shelter, food and clothing. A Christian, nonprofit, regis-
tered charitable organization governed by an interdenominational Board of Directors. May provide: 1) Short Term Stay or
emergency shelter. A continued stay is dependent on a plan conceived and a decision to work at it. 2) Long Term Stay
(normally one month) which includes carrying out a plan of continuing education, work, or job finding; the length of stay
will be determined by person's need and rate of progress. Young people are encouraged to develop life skills which in-
volve proper dress, hygiene, cooking and budgeting. Spiritual input can be an important part of the values communica-
tion process.
As partners, they will work closely to try and include their participants in the project with transportation to and from the
garden as well as promote our educational outreach and volunteer opportunities.

The Salvation Army

The Salvation Army provides emergency overnight shelter for men and can accommodate up to 20 men. Their soup
kitchen provides daily lunch and dinner services. The transitional housing rooms are available for rent to individuals for
three to six months, allowing them to have an address to get settled while they head into the job market.
As recipients of the vegetables that we are growing they will use these items in their meal program as well as promote
our educational outreach and volunteer opportunities.

Grants and Subsidies

Subsidies we are pursuing:

City of Barrie - a low-interest loan; to waive development charges and realty taxes for 20 years.

Rent Supplement - Private Landlord Program for a percentage of our units.

Ontario Ministry of Health - rent supports for a percentage of our units.

Natural Resources Canada - Commercial Building Incentive Program funding

Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation - waiving of mortgage loan insurance premium

Federal and Provincial - Affordable Rental Housing Initiative funding

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Budget

Build Costs with Traditional Materials

Mike Cowden from Cowden-Woods Design Builders Inc. was consulted for these figures. Figures are based on a 1 acre
lot with a 3-story building where each floor is 10,000 sq. ft.

Description Quantity Unit Price Cost

Low end building costs per square foot using traditional steel 30000 $150.00 $4,500,000.00
frame and wood construction. Includes electrical, plumbing, and
all fixtures.
City of Barrie Development Charges 30000 $13.00 $390,000.00
Architect/Engineered Plans, 5% of build 0 $0.00 $225,000.00
Property purchase, 1 acre, downtown 0 $0.00 $600,000.00
Site costs including parking lot, curbs, drainage and landscaping 0 $0.00 $200,000.00
Solar panels and water system 0 $0.00 $250,000.00
Total $6,165,000.00

Build Costs using Containers and the Back to Basics Team

These build costs are completely scaleable depending on our available financing. For example, we may chose to build
two floors in the beginning with 15 units of housing, at a savings of $1 million.

Description Quantity Unit Price Cost

Generous cost per square foot using a container structure. 30000 $100.00 $3,000,000.00
Prices we researched showed the container building shell
assembled for $45 per sq. ft. For $100 per sq. ft we could
complete the building with all electrical, plumbing, high efficiency
fixtures, music room, the community kitchen and walk in fridge
and freezer. Back to Basics will write funding proposals to seek
out discounts and donations for equipment, furniture, appliances
and fixtures.

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Description Quantity Unit Price Cost
City of Barrie Development Charges waived. Back to Basics is 30000 $0.00 $0.00
confident that we could make a case for the city to waive the
development charges as their contribution to the project. With
the support of our partners and the public, we are confident we
would be successful in achieving this. We would also work to
lower the yearly property taxes charged.
Architect/Engineered Plans, 5% of build (we may be able to get a $150,000.00
reduced rate because of the goodwill of this project).
Property purchase, 1 acre, downtown, reduced by $50,000. We $550,000.00
are confident that we could negotiate a lower price because of
the greater good of this project and the partners involved.
Site costs including parking lot, curbs, drainage and landscaping $150,000.00
reduced by $50,000. Back to Basics has the tools and the
volunteer labour to take care of the landscaping of the property.
All available space will be devoted to vegetable gardens that we
will create with donated materials.
Solar panels and water system reduced by at least $50,000. $200,000.00
Back to Basics will search for subsidies and grants to help with
the purchase of this equipment. We will also assist in the
installation of the solar panels with the students of Georgian
College’s Environmental Studies program. We will create a public
showroom in the building to showcase these innovative energy
and heating systems which may also allow for further discounts
on the panels.
Consultant fee to hire the 4-person Back to Basics Social $195,000.00
Developments’ team to apply for and manage the subsidies with
Social Housing Services Corporation and CMHC, writing of
grants and request for funding proposals, media and community
liaison, and volunteer coordination for one year.
Total $4,245,000.00

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Revenues - Yearly
All rents include utilities and are far below market rates. This can be financially sustainable because of the reduced build
costs and operating costs. This passes on much needed savings to our tenants without relying on subsidies.

Description Quantity Unit Price Revenue

David Busby Street Centre rental income for 5000 sq. ft 5000 $9.50 $47,500.00
Grocery Assistance Food Bank rental income for 2500 sq. ft 2500 $9.50 $23,750.00
Community kitchen, music room, cafe and local food store. Back 2500 $0.00 $0.00
to Basics will manage this space and is requesting that it be
made available at no charge as part of the the compensation for
assembling this project.
Studio Rent $400 per month 4 $4,800.00 $19,200.00
1-Bedroom Rent $500 per month 10 $6,000.00 $60,000.00
2-Bedroom Rent $750 per month 10 $9,000.00 $90,000.00
3-Bedroom Rent $1100 per month 6 $13,200.00 $79,200.00
Vacancy and bad debt estimate (@5% of housing income) -$12,420.00
Feed in Tariff revenue from 40.48 kw Solar Panel array at 71.3 $32,530.00
cents per kwh
Effective Gross Income (EGI) $339,760.00

*I have not included subsidies in the revenues category as they will be considered mortgage re-payment assistance.
There are some programs available that will guarantee to rent a certain number of rooms on an on-going basis. There are
some low-income housing subsidies that may pay a certain price per RGI (rent-geared to income) unit. It appears that
there is strong potential for thousands of dollars of assistance per month from a combination of sources. This is what the
Back to Basics team will focus on setting up. See the Grants and Subsidies section above for more information.

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Expenses - Yearly Operating Costs
Description Quantity Unit Price Expense
Property Tax - Waived for 20-years by City of Barrie. 0 $0.00 $0.00
Electricity - 50000 kwh at 11 cents per kwh (low but realistic 50000 $0.11 $5,500.00
when using high efficiency appliances, light fixtures and an
evacuated tube solar hot water system backing up electric water
tanks for radiant in-floor heating and hot water usage).
Water - 0.1 cubic meters per person per day x 60 people x 365 $3,363.00
days = 2190 per year at $0.7456 = $1632.86 for Water and

2190 x $0.7899 = $1729.88 for Sewer

(Low estimate but realistic when you factor in the rooftop water
collection system, water cisterns, low flow toilets, faucets and
shower heads, and grey-water recovery system for
supplementing the City water.
Maintenance (By building with the most durable materials 0 $0.00 $10,000.00
available and using high quality fixtures, we can reduce
maintenance costs)
Replacement Reserves - Annual Allocation 5% of EGI $16,988.00
Food Accessibility Fund - 5% of EGI to go to Back to Basics’ $16,988.00
food growing initiative to help lower the cost of local food and
allow food to be donated to the Grocery Assistance Program
Surplus to ensure operating costs have a budget of 25% of EGI $32,101.00
(By using these energy efficient technologies, I believe we can
bring the operating cost below 25% of EGI. This is significant
considering the industry standard is 45% of EGI)
Total $84,940.00

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Investment

Total Build Cost

$4,245,000

25% Downpayment for financing

$1,061,250

Mortgage

For a 35 year mortgage for $3,183,750 at the rate of 4.04%, our

Monthly payment $14,109

Yearly payment $169,309

Net Operating Income Calculation

Effective Gross Income (EGI) $339,760

Operating costs @ 25% of EGI $(84,940)

Net Operating Income (NOI) $254,820

Debt Coverage Ratio (DCR)

NOI $254,820

Mortgage payment $169,309

DCR (203,520/169,309) 1.5

Return on Investment (ROI)

Downpayment $1,061,250

NOI - Mortgage payment $85,511

ROI 8% interest per year without subsidies

The ROI will be considerably higher once subsidies are utilized. The market value of the building, when complete, may
also be much higher than the mortgage amount due to our reduced costs of construction. This could make for a
considerable increase in the equity of the building.

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We would like to involve investors who believe in the vision of this project and who would be content with a 5% return on
their investment. This would allow extra money to be able to flow into the food programs and provide more employment
and more acreage of urban gardens.

Andrew Miller’s Profile

To pursue projects that focus on the common issues that unite us all: Food, water, shelter and education.

Experience
Founder, Executive Director, Back to Basics Social Developments; Barrie, ON - 2008-Present
During the past two seasons, we have grown and given away more than 20,000 pounds of organic vegetables to food
banks and shelters with the help of one full-time employee and over 120 volunteers. We provide education on organic
farming issues and techniques as well as local and global poverty issues. We started Barrie’s first Biodiesel Cooperative
distributing over 4000 L of Biodiesel in our first year. In collaboration with the Elizabeth Fry Society of Simcoe County, we
were awarded a grant form the Ontario Trillium Foundation in the amount of $125,000 over two years.

Founder, Miller Property Management; Barrie, ON - 2001-2006

Owned and managed $900,000 worth of real estate generating $85,000 in rental income per year. Maintained and
rented two single family homes and two rooming houses. Sold all assets successfully and profitably in 2006.

Founder, Executive Director, Camp Q Adventures Ltd.; Barrie, ON - 2001-2006

Owned and operated an off-road tour business managing vehicle and equipment assets totaling $150,000 and
generating $130,000 per year in sales. Managing three part-time drivers. Sold business successfully and profitably in
2006.

Skills

I pride myself in bringing people together and sharing resources. I am strong at forging partnerships between different
groups and organizations; trying to bridge the gaps. I have been told that I am an effective and inspiring leader. I am an
experienced project manager with many successes.

Referrals

MIke Cowden, President, Cowden-Woods Design Builders Ltd. 249 Saunders Rd. Barrie, Ontario, Canada, L4N 9A3
Phone: 705-721-8422 Fax: 705-721-9342

Paula King, Executive Director, The Elizabeth Fry Society of Simcoe County 102 Maple Ave Barrie, ON Barrie, ON L4N
1S4 705-725-0613 ext 224

Sara Peddle, Executive Director, The David Busby Street Centre, 24 Collier Street, P.O. Box 641 Barrie, Ontario, L4M
1G6 705-739-6916

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Dana  Fisher        B.A.  (Hons)  MSW/
RSW,  CYT
Barrie,  ON
dana_fisher@[Link]
705-­‐735-­‐1393

Summary  of  Qualifica5ons

• Current  registraLon  in  good  standing  with  OCSWSSW  and  OASW  

• Covered  under  professional  liability  insurance  for  1,000,000  (AON)

• Over  13  years  experience  providing    counselling,  educaLon,  and  community  social  work

• Accurate  discerner  and  consultant  of  policy,  organizaLon  and  (co-­‐operaLve)  community  development

• ExecuLve  and  empathic  communicaLon  skills,  e.g.  interpersonal,  groups,  report  wriLng,  public  speaking

• Experienced  counsellor,  educator,  group  facilitator  and  interdisciplinary  team  member  

• Advocate  dedicated  to  the  client-­‐centered  approach  and  anL-­‐oppressive  pracLce

• CriLcal,  creaLve  thinker  with  a  demonstrated  ability  to  resolve  complex  problems  and  crisis

• Passionate  health  &  wellness  advocate,  pracLLoner,  educator,  and  progressive  reformist

• 100%    ethically  responsible  for  client  rights  and  confidenLality

• Highly  adaptable,  flexible,  and  mulLdimensional  generalist

• Commi[ed  to  lifelong  learning,  evidence  based  pracLces,  and  analyLcal  research

Experience
Cer5fied  Yoga  Teacher  (CYT)  &  Mind-­‐Body  Therapist  (MSW/RSW),  &  Consultant,  KalariDeva  Yoga,  2005-­‐2010

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 • Self-­‐employed  Yoga  Teacher  &  Therapist  for:  The  City  of  Hamilton,  Skydragon  Centre,  Ministry  of  the  Envi-­‐
ronment,  Staircase  Theatre,  Corporate  Yoga,  Yoga  for  Social  Services,  &  Private  PracLce
• Therapy  modaliLes  include:    CBT,  Bowen  therapy,  IET,  EFT,  Reiki,  Axitonal  Alignment,  Raw  Organic  Detoxifi-­‐
caLon,  Pre  &  Post  Natal  Yoga,  Yoga  therapy,  MeditaLon,  Stress  ReducLon,  Lifestyle  ModificaLon
• Currently  in  private  pracLce  with  a  focus  on  mind-­‐body  medicine  and  neuro-­‐reprogramming

Mental  Health  Counsellor,  Hamilton  Urban  Core  Community  Health  Center,  2007-­‐2008
• Clear  ability  to  recognize  and  respond  appropriately  to  the  complex  needs  of  extremely  marginalized,  di-­‐
verse  populaLons
• Individual  counselling  and  group  therapy  for  personality  and  mood  disorders,  abuse,  anxiety,  depression,  
sexual  abuse,  addicLons,  grief,  anger,  relaLonship  problems,  acquired  brain  injury  (ABI),  chronic  illness,  
pain,  disability,  cancer,  homelessness,  poverty,  caregiver  stress,  and  more.
• Confident  public  speaker,  moLvator,  group  facilitator,  and  community  liaison
• CoaliLon  board  adviser  for  Hamilton  Perinatal  Mental  Health,  Public  Health  IniLaLve

Professor  of  Humani5es  &  Social  Sciences,  Mohawk  College,  2005-­‐2006

• Courses  developed,  revised  and  instructed:    (1.)  Psychology  101;  (2.)  Current  Affairs;  (3.)  Ethics  and;  (4.)  
Coping  with  Stress
• Accurate,  organized  and  Lmely  assessment  of  students  academic  achievement
• CulLvated  a  moLvaLng,  posiLve  and  supporLve  learning  environment  for  students  

Co-­‐opera5ve  Community  Co-­‐ordinator  and  Developer,  Skydragon  Centre,  2005-­‐2007

• Planning,  building,  supervising,  and  development  of  grassroots  worker  co-­‐operaLve  in  Hamilton,  ON
• MulL-­‐task  role  of  member  parLcipaLon  included  but  was  not  limited  to:  Supervision  of  College  and  Uni-­‐
versity  Students,  Teacher,  Program  Planner,  Fundraising,  Event  Planner  and  Municipal  Liaison

 Legal  Social  Worker,  (PracLcum),  Jus=ce  for  Children  and  Youth/The  Canadian  Founda=on  for  Children,  2003
• Contributor  of  policy  recommendaLons  for  youth  custody  in  Ontario:    Meffe  Inquest
• Intake,  referral,  case  assessment,  youth  advocate,  and  outreach  representaLve  for  a  naLonal  legal  aid  
clinic  for  children  and  youth

Youth  Social  Worker,  (PracLcum),  St.  Stephen's  Community  House,  Youth  Services,  2002
• Counsellor  for  ‘at-­‐risk-­‐youth,’  outreach  facilitator  for  healthy  sexuality,&  program  developer  for  "The  Ar-­‐
cade"  
• Report  researcher  and  author:  Anger  Management  Services  for  Youth  in  Toronto

Developmental  Delay  Worker,  Family  Services  Toronto,  1999-­‐2001

• Community  support  provider  and  advocate  for  young  persons  and  their  families  living  with  pervasive  de-­‐
velopmental  delay  and  speech  language  pathologies  

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Cas5ng  Assistant,  Eric  Yule  Cas=ng,  Toronto,  1999  -­‐2003
• Provided  administraLon,  organizaLon  and  recepLon  for  film  and  television  casLng  calls

ABI  Communica5on  Facilitator,  York  Durham  Aphasia  Center,  1997-­‐1998

• Program  developer,  community  outreach,  and  communicaLon  facilitator  for  persons  with  neurologically  
based  speech  disorders  and  acquired  brain  injury  (ABI)
• CoordinaLon  of  fundraising  events,  in-­‐home  client  assessment,  and  volunteer  coordinaLon

ABI  children’s  Group  Counsellor,  York  University  Thesis  (Grade  =  A+),  1997-­‐2000
• Facilitated  grief  counselling  group  for  young  people  with  ABI  parent  ages  5-­‐16
• Author  of:    An  experience  of  experiencing:  Reflec=ons  on  the  child  self  on  having  a  father  with  an  Acquired  
Brain  Injury

Educa5on

Masters  in  Social  Work               Policy,  Organiza=on,  and  Community             University  of  Toronto,     2005

Bachelors  of  Arts  with  Honours             Psychology&  Humani=es                                              York  University,       2000

Professional  Development  

• Bowen  Therapy,  Levels  1  &  2,  Newmarket  ON,  Oct-­‐Nov  2009

• Integrated  Energy  Therapy  (IET),  Levels  1  &  2,  Newmarket  ON,  May  2009
• Yoga  Inbound  Teacher  Training,  Lima/Cusco  Peru,  2009
• EmoLonal  Freedom  Technique  (EFT),  Levels  1  &  2,  2006-­‐2008
• Pre  &  Post  Natal  Yoga  CerLficaLon,  2006  
• Teaching  Yoga  to  Children,  YogaBuds,  2006
• Yoga  Teacher  CerLficaLon  (CYT),  Balanced  Life  Yoga,  2005
• Train  the  Trainer  (HIV,  AIDS,  Street  Drugs),  Toronto  Public  Health,  2002-­‐2003
• MediaLon,  St  Stephens  House,  2002
• Harm  ReducLon,  TPH,  2002
• American  Sign  Language

References  Available  Upon  Request

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