Nothing About Us Without Us: Involving People with Lived Experience in CoC Decisions
June 23, 2022Federal homeless funding for the Continuum of Care Program prioritizes the input and inclusion of people with lived experience in local decision-making. Too often, this participation can seem tokenizing. Learn from three communities as they discuss what genuine involvement looks like and how to include the voices of people who know homelessness firsthand.
Panelists:
- William Higgins: Portland, ME
- Chris O’Hara: Chicago, IL
- Suzette Shaw: Los Angeles, CA
- Reba Stevens: Los Angeles, CA