Georgian College, the Georgian College Student Association, and shared living platform Sparrow are collaborating to connect students with Barrie homeowners who have available spare accommodations. Students and homeowners are matched based on their lifestyles and preferences. If they opt to proceed, the individuals in these matches will be offered written homeshare agreements, tenant insurance, and support from a Sparrow housing coordinator. “This partnership with Sparrow adds an innovative off-campus housing option for our students while helping unlock more housing opportunities in the Barrie community,” explained Georgian Student Transition and Engagement Manager Hilary Villneff. Sparrow expects its first matches to be available in time for the beginning of the Fall term.
