Month: March 2026

• March 6, 2026Podcast Episodes

  #56 Affordable Housing

  Your co-hosts Linda Ockwell-Jenner and Kayla Droog have an awesome guest! Karima Kassam, a multifaceted entrepreneur, discussed her various ventures, including Event Depot, alongside her musical career. A key focus of the conversation centered around “Taste of the Region,” a yearly fundraising event she hosts for KW Habilitation, an organization providing affordable housing. The event involves six buses touring local restaurants, offering a multi-course meal and drinks to attendees. This year, the fundraiser aims to support the construction of a new 18-unit affordable housing complex on Frederick Street, intended for individuals and families in need. Karima explained her initial connection to KW Habilitation stemmed from friends volunteering with their fundraising committee, and highlighted the ongoing community need for affordable housing, particularly given the challenges faced by working families in Waterloo Region.