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Sherri Crane

Originally from Ontario, Sherri moved to the lower mainland in 1997 and has called many communities her home. For over 25 years Sherri has worked in the not-for-profit social service sector, primarily focused on leading outreach programs that promote and support adults to live independently.

As Brightside’s Manager of Housing Services and Engagement, Sherri’s team focuses on resident engagement in all areas of tenancy, community engagement and relocation services. This includes offering information, resources, referrals and advocacy to community based supports, services and health care. Sherri and her team actively work with community social service organizations and post-secondary research partners to develop programs and initiatives that serve Brightside residents, promoting social engagement and mutual support.

Sherri’s role includes support and information for fellow Brightside employees in their daily work, with a focus on positive relationships, person centered interactions and personal resilience.

When she isn’t working, you might find Sherri hanging out at a local park with friends, talking to other people’s dogs, plunking away at her ukulele or watching a movie.

Sherri Crane
Sherri Crane Resident Support Specialist (Brightside).

Practice Guide #2: Landlord- and housing operator-led approaches to growing community in multi-unit housing

ByHey Neighbour CollectiveFeb 6, 202315 min read
A montage of photos showing neighbours doing interesting events, facilitated by landlords and owners.
This guide explores many relatively easy things that residents, landlords, housing operators, community organizations, and governments can do to support residents in making activities and social connectedness happen.

Robyn Lee, on her work with the Collective and the importance of understanding architectural history

ByHey Neighbour CollectiveAug 9, 20229 min read
The Coast Mountain range in British Columbia, as seen from Burnaby, BC with tall skyscraper buildings in the foreground.
Robyn Lee shares about her Masters work and what she’s up to with HNC.

How sociable is life in multi-unit rental housing: Results from Hey Neighbour Collective’s 2020-21 resident surveys

ByGhazaleh AkbarnejadFeb 4, 20224 min read
A report cover hovers in the air above a multi-unit housing buidling in Vancouver Bc.
This report provides results of the initial 2020-21 round of resident surveys completed by 619 residents of housing provided by Catalyst Community Developments Society, Brightside Community Homes Foundation, and Concert Properties in British Columbia.

Mainstreaming socially connected, affordable multi-unit housing across British Columbia

ByHey Neighbour CollectiveOct 12, 20213 min read
Mainstreaming socially connected affordable housing illustration with people interacting with each other in the city scape..
On September 16, Hey Neighbour Collective and Happy Cities co-hosted an online workshop to explore cultural, financial, and policy-level challenges to building socially connected, affordable multi-unit housing communities. We were joined…

Hey Neighbour Collective to benefit from CMHC support

ByMichelle HoarApr 15, 20213 min read
A CMHC logo floats over Lions View Commons with green grass and blue sky.
This grant will support work from March 1st 2021 through to June 30th 2022 with four of our five practice partners. Together we’ll be exploring social sustainability innovations for affordable multi-unit rental housing. In particular, we’ll be highlighting the role that landlords, property managers and policy-makers can play in the process of building community, social connectedness and resilience in multi-unit housing contexts.

Bursting social bubbles after COVID-19 will make cities happier and healthier again

ByMeg HoldenApr 1, 20212 min read
An aerial view of a field with white circles painted in a grid pattern. Some circles have small groups of people sitting in them. Circles are roughly 6 feet apart.
Led by Dr. Meg Holden, the SFU Research Team has published an article on The Conversation Canada about the importance of prioritizing social connections during the COVID-19 recovery.