S1E12 - Operating a Business Below Suppo...

About this episode

This episode explores what it’s like to run a thriving business in the same building where supportive housing residents live and a shelter is operating for people experiencing homelessness.

This week’s guests include:

Dani Trueman, Owner, Spoons Diner, on Instagram @spoonsdiner
Ramsay Moffat, Site Manager, PHS Community Services, on Twitter @PHScs

Learn more about BC Housing: bchousing.org

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