The rise in homelessness is the result of decades of policy choices, not bad choices by those experiencing homelessness. Due to the impact of COVID-19, the number of homeless will skyrocket. Now is the time to refocus attention on making fundamental changes to the systems in order to address this dire situation.
Recognizing that our systems have failed people, Changing the Narrative Series: Broken Systems, Not Broken People is a webinar conversation that will delve into the systemic changes needed to end the homeless crisis. The event will take place on April 29 from 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm. Register at: https://unionstationhs.org/event/changing-the-narrative-series-broken-systems-not-broken-people/.
Moderating the webinar will be Anne Miskey, CEO of Union Station Homeless Services (the leading homeless services provider for 32 cities throughout the San Gabriel Valley). She will be leading the discussion with three prominent panelists who will discuss how broken systems, not broken people, are the causes of homelessness and how to change those systems to be equitable for all members of society.
Nan Roman, President and CEO at National Alliance to End Homelessness – Nan will examine the pending changes and resources available to positively impact the critical lack of societal safety nets on a national level.
Chris Ko, Vice President of Impact & Strategy at United Way of Greater Los Angeles – Chris will discuss how we can address the barriers as well as the shortage of housing units in the Los Angeles region.
Cynthia Kirby, Administrative Assistant First Baptist Church Pasadena, LEAP member, Union Station Homeless Services Board of Directors – Cynthia will share her experience with the broken systems that led to her experience of being homeless.
This is the fourth in the Changing the Narrative Series, a free educational series created by Union Station Homeless Services to deepen community understanding of homelessness and housing. Recognized by the Los Angeles Business Journal as one of the Most Innovative Awareness Campaign within the Los Angeles community, recording of past webinars and action resource guides can be accessed at https://unionstationhs.org/changing-the-narrative-series/.