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