Trauma: Housing and Homelessness

Kansas City Public Library

In continuation of the Alive and Well Communities “Impact Series,” hosted by the Kansas City Public Library, a collaboration with community partners will present to you: Trauma: Housing and Homelessness
Come and join us, as we explore the science, stories, and impact of trauma within:
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<LI>Personal stories of becoming an influence for those experiencing inadequate housing and/or homelessness</LI>
<LI>Creating more effective wrap-around care for those who are experiencing homelessness</LI>
<LI>Working through access to housing, eviction, and Section 8 when aging out of the foster care system</LI>
<LI>How services and resources work together to provide housing for students who are experiencing homelessness</LI>
<LI>Personal stories of experiencing homelessness and addiction and how to live soberly</LI>
<LI>How to support tenant rights</LI>
<LI>Connecting resources to engage systems and communities</LI>
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If you are able to, please bring donations of any below items:
Women's feminine products
Travel size toothbrush/toothpaste
Hygiene products 
Toilet paper
Pop-top, ready to eat, canned items
Lip balm
New, packaged socks
Here is the list of voices that will be featured at the event:
Sean Marz 
Director of Training and Technical Assistance
Alive and Well Communities
 
Gregory Parr
Executive Director
Neighbor2Neighbor
 
Tara Raghuveer
Director
KC Tenants
 
Danielle Jones
Director, Center for Diversity and Health Equity
American Academy of Family Physicians
 
Kourtney Woodbury KCMO Resource Development Director 
Communities in Schools
 
Nathan Ross Vice President of Children and Youth Programs
Foster Adopt Connect
 
Melissa Douglas
KC Public School Homeless Liaison
Kansas City, Missouri

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