May 17, 2012

Archived Homelessness Awareness Day Events

2010 GCEH Homelessness Awareness Events
The Governor's Committee to End Homelessness held its Fifth Annual Homelessness Awareness Day event on Thursday, November 18, 2010
at the Missouri State Capitol. Because of the dedication of so many of our colleagues, this event has become such a huge success in the
struggle to end homelessness. Please take a moment to view just a few of the offerings of the day.

Homeless Youth Awareness Month Winning Essay
Poster Slide Show
News Article from Jefferson City News Tribune
KOMU Channel 8 News Coverage
Homeless Emergency Assistance and Rapid Transition to Housing (HEARTH) Act - Workshop Presentation
SSI/SSCI Outreach Access and Recovery "SOAR" Overview - Workshop Presentation
Developing Community Partnership Presentation
Veterans Experiencing Homelessness Workshop

Faces of Homelessness Speakers' Panel
The Governor's Committee to End Homelessness sponsored a second awareness event on Monday, November 15, 2010 at the State Capitol this year called the Faces of Homelessness Speakers’ Panel. The Panel included a moderator to present facts about homelessness, three panelists who were formerly homeless, and an answer and question session. The moderator and panelists shared information with the audience on how they could become involved in the struggle to end homelessness, from volunteering at shelters to influencing legislation. News coverage of the event.

Information from the 2009 GCEH Homelessness Awareness Event

Homeless Youth Awareness Month Winning Essay
Poster Slide Show
The Hearth Act Workshop Presentation
Educational Need and Rights of Homeless Children Presentation
How to Raise Awareness in Your Community Workshop Presentation

Updated: 4/26/2007