9 a.m. - Welcome message Purpose: Ask new people joining us to introduce themselves, and center those attending on the task before us. • Rosemary Powers, New Connections, rpowers@eou.edu
9:10 a.m. - This Week on the Streets Purpose: An update about what outreach teams are seeing on the streets this week, as well as discussion of sweeps, community meetings, and other related items. • All
9:25 a.m. - Community Spotlight: McKinney-Vento Back to School Event Purpose: Learn more about the event so we can help promote it to the community and those we work with. • Ryann Whitlock, Tacoma Public Schools, rwhitlo@tacoma.k12.wa.us
9:30 a.m. - Home and Community Services resources for older adults experiencing homelessness Purpose: Better understand what resources are available for the fast-growing population of older adults who are becoming homeless • Whitney Howard, Washington State Department of Social and Health Services, Whitney.howard@dshs.wa.gov
10:10 a.m. - Advocacy Update Purpose: Learn about opportunities to advocate at the local, state, and national levels. • Rob Huff, Washington Low Income Housing Alliance, robh@wliha.org
10:20 a.m. - Pierce County Comprehensive Plan to End Homelessness update Purpose: Highlight any progress and upcoming meetings. • All
10:25 a.m. - Committee Updates Purpose: Hear any critical updates from Coalition committees. • All
10:30 a.m. - Good Trouble Announcements and Success Stories Purpose: Share what folks are working on that would be amplified by sharing with the full Coalition. • All
10:35 a.m. - Review of last week’s breakout discussion and comments Purpose: Sum up the conversation we had last week. • Timothy Harris, director@dignitycity.com
10:40 a.m. - Breakout discussion: What is missing in our community supports for older adults who become homeless? Purpose: An opportunity to discuss the topic for this week, as well as to network in small breakout rooms. • All We look forward to seeing everyone at the meeting!
Here is the link to register: You are invited to a Zoom meeting. When: June 21, 2024 9 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Register in advance for this meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZErcuqsqT8sE9Lww6CeRN83NgMy7q5DtqGm After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
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Rob Huff (he/him/his)
Tacoma Pierce County Coalition to End Homelessness