Community and Conversation 2025

Join Harford Family House in recognizing Homelessness Awareness Month at our exclusive forum, Community and Conversation: The State of Homelessness in Harford County. This unique forum enables our community members to learn more about their neighbors experiencing homelessness, the challenges they face, and how they can be part of the solution. Hear firsthand from our panel of local professionals how we work together to end Harford County homelessness.

A light lunch will be provided during our interactive Q&A session, which follows the program.

Secure your spot today- spots are limited to the first 100 registrants!

Don’t miss out on this FREE event on November 13th from 10:30 AM-1:30 PM at Bel Air Church of the Nazarene.

10:00 – 10:30 AM | Registration & Networking

• Check in and enjoy light refreshments
• Opportunity to connect with fellow attendees and community partners

10:30 – 10:40 AM | Welcome & Opening Remarks

• Welcome from Robin & Sandy

· Purpose of the event and overview of today’s format

10:40 – 11:00 AM | The State of Homelessness in Harford County

• Pam Smith & Adam Hiob present key local stats, trends, and challenges
• Highlight the impact of federal/state budget cuts and regulatory shifts

11:00 – 11:20 AM | Expert Panel Introductions

• Each expert provides a short overview of their organization’s role, perspective, and current challenges

11:20 AM – 11:50 AM | Panel Discussion: The Changing Landscape

Theme: “Doing More with Less: Funding Cuts and Frontline Realities”
Topics include:

• The downstream impact of federal funding cuts on housing, mental health, and emergency services
• Increase in first-time homelessness and economic precarity
• Strain on public systems and nonprofit partners
• How their organizations are adapting and collaborating

• Challenges faced by housing, mental health, and community service providers
• New strategies for collaboration amid shrinking resources

11:50 AM – 12:00 PM | Instructions for Table Discussion

• The facilitator explains the discussion prompts and the question submission process
• Attendees are encouraged to talk, reflect, and submit questions (written cards, 1 question per table

12:00 – 12:25 PM | Table Discussion & Lunch

• Light lunch served during guided table conversations
• Discussion prompts on each table (e.g., “What barriers do you see locally?” “What can we do together to create change?”)
• Participants submit written or digital questions via question cards

12:25 – 12:55 PM | Interactive Q&A with Panelists

• Moderator facilitates a dynamic Q&A session using audience-submitted questions
• Panelists provide deeper insight based on submitted questions
• Opportunity for live follow-ups if time allows

12:55 – 1:15 PM | Community Solutions & Call to Action

Harford Family House highlights ongoing initiatives and collaboration opportunities

Share actionable ways to engage advocacy, volunteering, donation drives, or partnership building

1:15 – 1:30 PM | Open Networking & Partner Tables

Connect with panelists, HFH staff, and local agency representatives

Explore partner tables for additional resources

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