Virtual Homelessness Town Hall

Calendar Date:
Wednesday, March 16, 2022 - 6:00pm to 7:30pm

Thanks to our panelists and attendees who participated in the City of Decatur's Virtual Homelessness Town Hall on Wednesday, March 16 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Participants had the opportunity to engage with experts with lived experience with homelessness and homeless outreach, learn about misconceptions surrounding homelessness, receive updates on the city’s current initiatives and provide direct feedback to city representatives.

Speakers included Vickey Boyles, Tyana Mizell (Frontline Response), Rev. Todd Speed, (Decatur Presbyterian Church), Shelly Fine (A Home for Everyone in DeKalb), Kristin Allin (City of Decatur), Mayor Patti Garrett (City of Decatur), Dan Palmer (Frontline Response), and Leslie Raymer (Threshold Ministry).

 

Resources for the Unhoused and Unsheltered

Town hall participants shared a number of resources for those experiencing homelessness and those who know someone who is experiencing homelessness. Check back soon for a growing list of resources in and around Decatur.