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Summit VI: Paving the Way!
November 13, 2015 @ 8:00 am - November 14, 2015 @ 3:30 pm
FREE
Mark your calendars for Summit VI: Paving the Way!
Real Solutions to Confront Youth Homelessness in Allegheny County
November 13, 2015 • Wyndham Downtown Pittsburgh
Overview:
The purpose of Summit VI is to showcase innovative and collaborative solutions being implemented at the local, regional and national level to support teens and young adults in housing crisis. The event will celebrate the collective progress made by local partners in 2015, while issuing a call to action for greater community investment in this youth population. Attendees will gain practical knowledge to enhance their work with youth experiencing homelessness.
Who should attend?
Decision-makers and direct service providers from a wide range of organizations including public and charter schools; law enforcement; health and human service providers; faith-based and community-based organizations; youth program providers; businesses and social entrepreneurs; higher education institutions; government agencies; and foundations.
Agenda Highlights:
- Keynote Speaker: Jama Shelton, LMSW, Forty to None Project Director, True Colors Fund
- Featured Guest: Emmai Alaquiva, Hip Hop on L.O.C.K. Founder and Emmy-Winning Producer
- Legislative and policy updates
- Progress updates on local efforts to end youth homelessness
- Breakout workshops highlighting new research, best practices, and model programs
- Networking and discussion sessions
- Youth Resiliency and Unsung Hero Awards
- Resource fair
Act 48 and Social Work Continuing Education credits available.
For more information, contact Laura Saulle, HCEF Assistant Executive Director, at lsaulle@homelessfund.org or 412-562-0154.