The City of Asheville announces the Homelessness Learning Series for October and November

Press release from City of Asheville:

The Homeless Strategy Division of the City of Asheville Community and Economic Development Department invites members of the public to join them for an informative learning series focused on homelessness in our community. 

This 3-part learning series, presented by Homeless Strategy Specialist Debbie Alford,  offers community members the opportunity to learn more about the causes, responses, and actions that surround the homelessness issue in Asheville and the region.

These in-person sessions are offered as a series with information building from one session to the next. Pre-registration and attendance of all 3 sessions is recommended.   

October 2023

  • Session 1: October 3, 2023: Understanding Homelessness – causes and local landscape

  • Session 2: October 17, 2023: Understanding Solutions to Homelessness – community response, present and future
  • Session 3: October 24, 2023: Personal Response to Homelessness – how to partner with local agencies and take action

All October sessions will be held at Pack Memorial Library from 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

November 2023

  • Session 1: November 2, 2023: Understanding Homelessness – causes and local landscape

  • Session 2: November 9, 2023: Understanding Solutions to Homelessness – community response, present and future
  • Session 3: November 16, 2023: Personal Response to Homelessness – how to partner with local agencies and take action

All November sessions will be held at the North Asheville Public Library from 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
See the City News page of the City of Asheville website for more information and background
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