EL SERENO, CA — Union Station Homeless Services, in partnership with the office of LA City Councilmember Kevin de León and National Community Renaissance, are hosting a webinar for the residents of El Sereno. A Way Home: A Community Conversation about housing and homelessness in El Sereno will was held on February 10 from 5:30 – 7:00 pm. For more information and to register, go to LINK.
This community webinar will explore the questions of who is experiencing homelessness in El Sereno; What is being done to end homelessness in our neighborhood; What else still needs to be done; and how can you help?
The five expert panelists include Councilmember Kevin de León, El Sereno Council District 14; Henry Lo, Mayor Pro Tem, Monterey Park; Steve PonTell, CEO, National Community Renaissance Anne Miskey, CEO, Union Station Homeless Services; and Shawn Morrissey, Senior Director of Advocacy, Union Station Homeless Services.
The goal of the webinar and Q&A session is to dispel myths and misconceptions about homelessness and promote a culture of inclusion and community in support of housing solutions in the community.
“We are proud to be part of the conversation and effort in El Sereno to address the issue of homelessness in a holistic manner.”“As a community, we can address homelessness through a coordinated approach that both maintains the wonderful heritage of the El Sereno community and addresses interim and permanent housing solutions.” – said Anne Miskey, CEO Union Station Homeless Services
Union Station Homeless Services is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that is committed to providing permanent solutions to end homelessness and rebuild lives. Headquartered in Pasadena, Ca, Union Station is the San Gabriel Valley’s largest social service agency assisting homeless and very low-income adults and families. Union Station Homelessness Services has been in existence for almost 50 years. We are the lead county agency for SPA 3, coordinating homeless services in 32 communities, with a combined population of over 1.5 million across the San Gabriel Valley. Our mission is guided by the belief that everyone deserves a life of dignity and a place to call home. For more information, visit www.unionstationhs.org.