A Community Education Event On Homelessness

A Community Education Event On Homelessness

Welcome to our community education event on homelessness! Join us for an enlightening discussion about this important issue that affects many lives. Learn from experts in the field and gain a deeper understanding of homelessness in our community. This in-person event offers a great opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and brainstorm solutions. Let's explore the best practices to address homelessness in Santa Fe, and discuss local solutions. Let's come together to make a positive impact!

1. Welcome and Introduction

Facilitator: Dr. Kathleen Van Voorhis

Brief welcome, introduction of the forum and of the speakers.

2. Background on Homelessness

Speaker: Dr. Kathleen Van Voorhis

National Overview: Current state of homelessness in the U.S, key statistics and trends.

Homelessness 101 and Best Practices:

• Causes of homelessness (economic, social, systemic).
• Misconceptions about homelessness.
• The importance of addressing the root causes of housing insecurity.
• USICH Homeless Prevention Framework
• Update from All Inside
• Alternatives to Criminalization

3. Addressing Homelessness : Best Practices and Safe Outdoor Spaces

Speaker: Kathleen Cronan

Best Practices:

• Proven models for reducing homelessness.
• Importance of a multi-structured system (emergency shelters, transitional housing, permanent supportive housing).
• Examples of successful community-driven approaches in other states.

4. Bridge Housing Model

Speaker: Stephanos Calligas

• Example of successful national approved program.
• Serving Seniors
• Housing Stability

5. Innovative Solutions: Pallet Shelter Micro Communities

Speaker: TBC. Introduction to Pallet Shelter.

Pallet Micro Communities:

• Overview of the pallet shelter model and how it addresses temporary housing needs.
• Success stories and national examples of where pallet shelters have been effectively used.
• How pallet shelters could be implemented in Santa Fe to provide immediate, scalable solutions to homelessness.

6. Santa Fe's Plan to Address Homelessness

Speaker: Henri Hammond, City of Santa Fe

• Presentation of Santa Fe’s local homelessness emergency action plan.

7. Questions and Answers

• Open floor for community members to ask questions.
• Discussion of how the presented models can be applied locally in Santa Fe.

Event: 6pm-8pm, food starting at 5:30pm.

Venue: Santa Fe Convention Center, room F.

Facilitator: Dr. Kathleen Van Voorhis, Community Investment Alliance

Host or Publisher City of Santa Fe