Community Forum on Housing Justice

Oct. 25 7:00-8:30pm:

What is being done about the housing crisis in Washington County?

• Annette Evans, Homeless Program Coordinator for Washington County, will explain the Housing First program and other efforts being made in the Beaverton area to address issues of housing justice.
  
• Lisa Mentesana, Homeless Education Liaison for the Beaverton School District and Al Schmidt, Director of Community Outreach for Holy Trinity Catholic Church, will discuss their efforts to create a day center for the homeless.
• Bridget Calfee director of the non-profit organization Home Plate will explain the importance of community partnerships in meeting the needs of our homeless neighbors.
• Lynn Hager, Portland State University student and Portland Tenants United organizer will speak about the mass displacement of low and middle income residents not only in Portland but in the suburbs including Washington County.