Houselessness Community Forum (Tentatively 4/8)
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Given the amount of commotion around the resolution asking for a stop to, and alternative solution to, "sweeps" from the city police dept. it is obvious that this is a very important topic at this moment in economic history.
Sweeps do not solve the root issue of providing pathways to autonomous reintegration with society by providing low-barrier services, they simply add to the chaotic nature of living on the streets in a way that can be life-threatening (especially if a person's medications are confiscated and they can't make it all the way downtown to collect them fast enough).
It has also been deemed unconstitutional in quite a few cases: https://www.thestranger.com/slog/2016/10/13/24620200/doj-seattle-encampment-sweeps-legislation-recognizes-homeless-peoples-rights-must-be-respected
Across the country, displacement is on the rise, and with it comes a more precarious existence for many people, especially those who aren't able to cope with change easily, whether for financial, physical, or mental health reasons; the end result is the same: no good choices and a slide towards an early death.
This winter there was a great showing of community in Montavilla through the excellent network of neighbors that supported the Montavilla Emergency Warming Shelter. This dealt with the topic of crisis support by guaranteeing people two hot meals and a warm bed during bouts of freezing or inclement weather.
https://www.facebook.com/MontavillaEmergencyWarmingShelter/
What other topics, regarding livability, services, and programs, should be a part of the discussion around this issue in Montavilla for the upcoming event (tentatively scheduled 4/8)?
Please add/vote on options here: https://www.loomio.org/p/4PQ8Od09/houselessness-forum-topic-proposals
Alex Sun 25 Mar 2018 8:57PM
I wasn't able to make it to the meeting this morning bc I had to work. Will the outcome of the meeting and any ways to follow up be available online?
Olivia Mon 26 Mar 2018 7:05PM
Hey Alex, the meeting was a broader outreach meeting so the notes will be sent internally. I am happy to add you to either (or both) the outreach communications or the specific subcommittee for the housing/houselessness forum. I am right now preparing for a month's worth of preparation for the forum (date set for May 6th) and I would love to bring all hands on deck. Email me at [email protected]
Jonathan Ogden Thu 29 Mar 2018 12:51AM
May be worth just putting them here as well but redact anything that shouldn't be public (personal info regarding tasks or something
robyn Thu 7 Jun 2018 9:19PM
For those wanting to help volunteer at the 6/30 event, go here to sign up: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfDNJB-LsD9KF7Q3YRA1JAURiKctKRB0ABvABiZWq372d4rGA/viewform
Olivia · Sun 25 Mar 2018 1:41AM
To everyone who has voted: I would like y'all to have to opportunity to join the Outreach committee in a meeting where this topic will be discussed and forum plans formulated. Meeting is tomorrow Sunday at the Montavilla Community Center 10am-12pm.