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The Road Home: A Documentary Screening and Panel Exploring Homelessness, Housing, and Community Interventions October 5 AT 8:00 AM

Mon 5

Educational Conference Center, Rm 1840

1080 S University Ave
Ann Arbor, MI 48109 United States

Join us for an evening to discuss homelessness, community responses, and the affordable housing crisis on Wednesday, November 18, from 5:00–7:30 p.m. at UM School of Social Work.

Jointly hosted by the UM School of Social Work and the Ann Arbor Housing Commission, with co-sponsorship from Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, the event includes a screening of The Road Home and a panel exploring interdisciplinary solutions with:

  • Nicole Adelman, MPH, Executive Director of the Shelter Association of Washtenaw County, which operates the Delonis Center, the county’s largest and most heavily used shelter.
  • Shonagh Taruza, Executive Director of Interfaith Hospitality Network at Alpha House, which operates the county’s only congregate family shelter, where families receive shelter and support together.
  • Jennifer Hall, Executive Director of the Ann Arbor Housing Commission, the city’s public housing authority, which develops and manages affordable housing and connects residents with supportive services.
  • Jonathan Laye, LLMSW, Director of the City of Ann Arbor’s Supportive Connections program, which connects residents experiencing homelessness and other challenges with services. He is helping launch SPROUT, the city’s new unarmed crisis response program.

The event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be provided.

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Educational Conference Center, Rm 1840

1080 S University Ave
Ann Arbor, MI 48109 United States
October 5 8:00 AM — 5:00 PM