From: Mary Connolly <mary.connolly@piercecountywa.gov>
Date: August 7, 2024 at 9:50:16 AM PDT
Subject: FW: Announcing focus group sessions for a pilot program to provide direct cash transfers to homeless youth



Hello all,

 

Below is information on a paid opportunity for young people to co-design a new pilot program for youth experiencing homelessness. Please share with anyone who may be interested.

 

Mary Connolly | SSHA³P Program Specialist 2

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From: Washington State Department of Commerce <WAStateCommerce@public.govdelivery.com>
Sent: Wednesday, August 7, 2024 8:07 AM
To: Mary Connolly <mary.connolly@piercecountywa.gov>
Subject: Announcing focus group sessions for a pilot program to provide direct cash transfers to homeless youth

 

Seeking young people who have experienced housing instability or homelessness to participate in co-designing a new program

 

 

Having trouble viewing this email? View it online Office of Homeless Youth Aug. 7, 2024 Seeking young people to co-design a new pilot program Paid opportunity: Focus groups in Pierce, Yakima and Spokane counties and online Hello OHY grantees and partners, The Office of Homeless Youth (OHY) and our partners Point Source Youth and Systems Change Partners are excited to share a paid opportunity for young people in Washington to co-design a new program for young people experiencing or at-risk of homelessness and housing instability. OHY and our partners are working with a team of youth consultants to lead to the co-design process for a Direct Cash Transfers pilot program. Later this month, we will host in-person and virtual co-design sessions with young people who have experienced housing instability or homelessness to participate in shaping this program. These sessions offer a valuable chance for young people to contribute their insights and help create an innovative new program. Who can participate? If you are between the ages of 16 and 25, have experienced or are currently experiencing homelessness or housing instability, please sign up using the registration form linked below. If you are not a young person, please share this message with any young folks you know or work with who might be interested in this opportunity. Schedule and locations In-person Tuesday, Aug. 20, 12 -  3 p.m. Tacoma, WA Wednesday, Aug. 21, 12 -  3 p.m., Toppenish, WA  Thursday, Aug. 22, 12 -  3 p.m., Spokane, WA Virtual (Zoom meetings) Tuesday, Aug. 27, 3 - 5 .p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 28, 3 - 5 .p.m. You will receive all location and login information after completing the registration form. All in-person events will be catered. If you have food allergies, dietary restrictions, or other accessibility needs, please let us know in your registration form.    REGISTRATION FORM   Questions? Contact Matt Davis, matt.davis@commerce.wa.gov, Systems Change Manager, Office of Homeless Youth. Learn more about our work on Youth Homelessness Prevention. Stay connected About Commerce Commerce works with local governments, businesses, community-based organizations and tribes to strengthen communities. The department’s diverse portfolio of more than 100 programs and effective public and private partnerships promote sustainable community and economic development to help all Washingtonians thrive. For more information, visit http://www.commerce.wa.gov. For information on locating or expanding a business in Washington, visit choosewashingtonstate.com. Update your subscriptions, modify your password or email address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page. You will need to use your email address to log in. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please visit subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com. This service is provided to you at no charge by Washington Department of Commerce. Subscribe | Manage Preferences | Unsubscribe All | Help | Contact us

 

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