Get Involved: Public Meeting This Tuesday

New West Tenants Union -

Hello Everyone,

There is so much going on in the world right now that can feel overwhelming and hopeless, which is why it is more important than ever to connect with community and fight to make our world a better place. We invite you to join us at our public meeting this Tuesday and help us set up for success and change in the year ahead.

Public Meeting

Our January Public Meeting is scheduled for this Tuesday, January 28th, from 6:30pm to 7:45pm. The meeting is being held in the basement auditorium at the New Westminster Public Library (716 6th Avenue, New Westminster).

We are excited to have you join us! If you have never been to one of our meetings before, this would be a great month to start.

The agenda for the meeting is as follows:

  1. Updates on NWTU activities over the last month
  2. NWTU Goals for 2025 and timeline of important dates this year
  3. Discussion and feedback on a new Community Agreement for our public meetings
  4. Ways to take action and get involved in 2025

A draft of our proposed Community Agreement is attached if you would like to take a look before Tuesday:

Community Agreement DRAFT
A draft proposal of a community agreement focused on how we work with each other in public meetings.
Community Agreement DRAFT.pdf
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Get Involved

Want to join our volunteer, renter-led action team to fight for affordable, safe and stable housing for our community? We want to meet with you! Send us an email at nwtenantsunion@gmail.com or leave a voicemail at 778-358-2680.

We are always on the lookout for Building Contacts who can support the New West Tenants Union's work by keeping us posted of issues at rental buildings around the city.

Learn more about Building Contacts and what your role could be in organizing for stronger tenants' rights in your building here.

Resource of the Month

New Westminster Rent Bank - Purpose Society

If you or someone you know is unable to make rent or pay utilities this month, the staff at Purpose Society are available to help. The New West Rent Bank offers no interest loans, paid back over a period of 6 to 36 months, to help people stay housed in the event of financial emergencies. Click here for more information on the program, or call 604-526-2522 for more information.