March TORC News Bulletin

March News Bulletin

Welcome to the March edition of the TORC News bulletin.

Klaudia Ali is the new Tenant Engagement Coordinator (TEO) while Bethany is on leave. Klaudia is based in the Cork office. She is responsible for tenant engagement initiatives in all eight TORC housing schemes across six counties.

Klaudia has qualifications in social work, community development, childcare, teaching, international relations and diplomacy. Klaudia has spent the last seven years working in the community and voluntary sector, and has experience in case management, advocacy, client centered practice, and solution focused approach.

Klaudia will provide tenants with a range of opportunities to facilitate communication with TORC. Tenant engagement is a two-way process and is vital component to improving the service we deliver to tenants.

If you would like to become involved in tenant engagement or would like to get involved in setting up a residents’ association or organising an event in your scheme please contact Klaudia on 014852020 or getinvolved@torcsustainablehousing.ie

Latest News

Residents’ Groups Training

TORC residents were invited to a free online training facilitated by TUATH Tenant Engagement Coordinator on 27th February 2024. This was an amazing opportunity to learn more about resident groups, their functioning, creating a positive living environment, and community spirit. The slides from the training are available upon request- email getinvolved@torcsustainablehousing.ie or contact Klaudia (TEO).

Residents’ Groups meetings

In the month of February and March TORC has reached out to all the schemes to enquire about resident groups meetings. The feedback was received from 10 tenants: Pairc Goodman 3,Cluain Ailbhe 2, Pairc Thiar 2, Douglas Drive 1, Pairc Ui Mhuirithe 1, DromCuilinn 1. 4 residents expressed that they would prefer the meeting to be held online; 3 residents of Pairc Goodman named venues for the meeting. TORC facilitated 4 residents’ meetings in person in the recent weeks.

Money Matters Training

There was a free online training conducted by Financial Health Club on the 14th March available to TORC residents. Two sessions: morning and evening were offered to accommodate busy schedules. The training provided information and advice on managing budgeting, improving money mindset, and ensuring financial health. The residents’ feedback was very positive; there were interesting, practical examples offered, including investments and spending -saving balance.

Language Menu

Our TORC website has an improved language menu with a huge selection of languages that translate the content of the website. If we are missing your language, please send a message to TORC or leave a comment, so we can update the language selection and make it more convenient and inclusive for our residents.

Visit the website

https://www.torcsustainablehousing.ie/

the language selection is on the top left, under TRANSLATE 🗣

Social Media in March

The month of March is filled with exciting festivals, and TORC shared on their social media some positive thoughts and information in relation to International Women’s Day, Mother’s Day, and St. Patrick’s Day. With Easter just around the corner, watch out for more posts on TORC social media platforms!

Upcoming Events

1/ Easter online Bingo

TORC has invited residents to the bingo lovers event on 27th March.

The registration closed on 20th March and the bingo cards will be posted out very soon, the link to the meeting will be emailed closer to date.

2/ Easter Egg Hunts

Three schemes: Roscommon, Macroom and Waterford will enjoy Easter Egg Hunts right before Easter- on 25th, 26th and 28th March. More information will be available in the photo report next month.

3/ Planting Events

TORC is planning some planting events and spring cleaning events in April, so watch out for communication from TORC if you want to join to make your scheme look more colourful, healthier, environmentally friendly, and simply prettier!

TORC Top Tip for Tenants

Residents’ Group- essential and practical information

Please see the latest Top Tip, this month it is all about Residents’ Groups! Learn about the functioning, aims, purposes, and objectives of the groups.

TORC strives to ensure that the sense of community is central to our work. We value social inclusion, community spirit, and focus on residents’ needs and views. The residents’ groups are an essential part of the community acting as a voice for the scheme, representing local interest, sharing ideas, organising social events.

It may seem like a huge responsibility, adding to a busy schedule, but give a meeting a try and see for yourself. Meet your neighbours, get inspired, feel the community spirit, and become a part of planning and seeing things happen for your scheme!