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Wichita State University Community Engagement Institute - PACEs Connection (KS)

Kansas PACEs Connection is dedicated to connecting and supporting organizations, systems, and communities who are interested in better understanding the prevalence of ACEs and trauma, recognizing the impact that these have on individual and organizational health, and developing policies and practices that promote resiliency and healing.

Trauma: Housing and Homelessness (Impact Series)

Kansas City Public Library (Plaza Library)

Trauma: Housing and Homelessness (Impact Series)

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:

  • Personal stories of becoming an influence for those experiencing inadequate housing and/or homelessness
  • Creating more effective wrap-around care for those who are experiencing homelessness
  • Working through access to housing, eviction, and Section 8 when aging out of the foster care system
  • How services and resources work together to provide housing for students who are experiencing homelessness
  • Personal stories of experiencing homelessness and addiction and how to live soberly
  • How to support tenant rights
  • Connecting resources to engage systems and communities

 

Attendees are invited to bring the following donations to the event:

  • 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

To register for this free event, visit: Trauma: Housing and Homelessness

Address

4801 Main St., Kansas City, MO 64112
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