Supporting Tenants: the Power of Support Programs and Services

About this episode

The episode discusses how tenant support programs enhance housing experiences and foster community connections.

Season 6 Episode 2 In this episode, host Mita speaks with BC Housing’s own Shaleen Pillay-Naidu and Amber Bell to explore how tenant support programs help make housing more than just a place to live. By featuring voices from the Tenant Engagement team, the conversation showcases how programs like community kitchens peer-led initiatives and the Tenant Activity Grant (TAG) helps create safe, supportive environments where families and youth can thrive. These programs demonstrate that housing is more than shelter — it’s a foundation for personal growth, empowerment, and community connection. The episode reinforces BC Housing’s commitment to holistic, people-centered approaches that support tenant well-being, strengthen local partnerships, and build inclusive, thriving communities across B.C. It directly aligns with the organization’s broader goals of advancing equity, resilience, and social connection in the housing ecosystem. Guests: Shaleen Pillay-Naidu, Manager, Tenant Engagement, Housing & Health Services Amber Bell, Tenant Engagement Worker, Housing & Health Services The Tenant Activity Grant (TAG) is a program that provides activity grants for tenants living in BC…

People in this episode

Host: Mita

Guests: Shaleen Pillay-Naidu, Amber Bell

Topics covered

• tenant support programs
• community engagement
• housing as a foundation
• personal growth
• empowerment
• community connection

Keywords

• tenant support
• community kitchens
• peer-led initiatives
• TAG
• BC Housing
• housing programs
• tenant well-being
• inclusive communities

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: BC Housing, Tenant Engagement team, Tenant Activity Grant (TAG)

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