Beyond Talk: Providing Clear Action Steps to Address Systemic Racism San Gabriel Valley Housing Crisis
The housing crisis in the San Gabriel Valley is the result of decades of broken and racist systems — housing discrimination, income inequality, disparities in the justice system, generational poverty and lack of access to opportunity — have led us to this unacceptable truth: Black people are 4 times more likely to experience homelessness than other groups.
Finally, these vital conversations are happening. But how do we go beyond talking to action? How can we make a difference in the San Gabriel Valley?
Join us for the inaugural Webinar for the Changing the Narrative Series: Systemic Racism and the Housing Crisis to be held on Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at 5:30 to 6:30 pm on Zoom and Facebook Live.
Register at https://unionstationhs.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1jc-JxpiQJqZV2AHTfV-Ug Limited space for the webinar with the overflow joining on Facebook Live.
Panel of experts will hold an open discussion with a question and answer session on “ What can you do as a community member to be a catalyst for change?”
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- Va Lecia Adams Kellum, Ph.D., President & CEO, St. Joseph Center will overview the disproportionate representation of People of Color experiencing homelessness
- Dominick Correy, District Representative, Senator Anthony J. Portantino will address housing issues specific to SGV from a political perspective
- Veronica Gentry, Chair, Union Station Black Diversity Network and member of the Multi-Disciplinary Outreach Team will discuss what is happening at the street level to promote equity
- Anne Miskey CEO, Union Station Homeless Services will moderate the webinar
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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 believes every person deserves a life of dignity and a safe place to call home. With more than 45 years of experience, Union Station proudly offers a holistic continuum of programs throughout the San Gabriel Valley including street outreach, intake assessments, bridge and permanent housing, care coordination, employment, and community integration services. For more information, visit www.unionstationhs.org.
CONTACT:
Brenda Lynch, blynch@unionstationhs.org, 626.977.4350