RSVP: Requested but not required. Registration and submissions of questions for the panel
may be done at this link:
https://signup.com/go/iGKGKwc.
PROGRAM: This event aims to address concerns and shed light on the underlying causes of
homelessness, the range of ongoing efforts to address it, and potential solutions tailored to
Central Oregon's unique challenges. According to Ginny McKee, an event coordinator, “We
believe that by providing a forum where people can learn more about the problems and
solutions being offered, we can work together to solve homelessness in our community.”
From 5:00-6:00 p.m. there will be an opportunity for the public to speak with staff from local
agencies working to address homelessness. Attendees will be able to tour mobile outreach vans
from Mosaic Medical, Shepherd's House, and the COIC Workforce team.
From 6:00 to 6:45 p.m. a moderated program will explain the homelessness Continuum of Care,
highlight results from the local Point-In-Time (PIT) count, and feature the personal story of
someone’s journey out of homelessness. A panel of representatives from REACH, Home More
Network, Shepherd's House, Central Oregon Villages, and Central Oregon FUSE will share
efforts, challenges, and successes in tackling homelessness.
From 6:45 to 7:30 p.m. the panel will address questions that have been submitted by the public.
Finally,
from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. attendees will be encouraged to revisit agency booths, continuing
the conversation, and learning how they can contribute to alleviating homelessness in our
community.
SPONSORED BY: Westside Church, Mountain View Community Development, Unitarian
Universalist Fellowship of Central Oregon, and Bend Church Open Door Ministries.