Fri Feb 17, 2006
Southern California communities
have been struggling with homelessness issues for decades. In recent months,
however, redevelopment of forgotten neighborhoods and startling media reports
have shined a spotlight on the plight of the homeless in our midst.
Please join the Westside Urban Forum and our panel of experts as we begin to address the complex facts and intricacies of the struggles and solutions surrounding this pervasive social problem and attempt to increase public awareness of the issues involved.
Panelists
Richard Bloom, Councilmember, City of Santa Monica
Blue Ribbon Panel member of "Bring LA Home", a coalition of community leaders developing a comprehensive 10-year plan to end homelessness in Los Angeles County
Joel Roberts, CEO, People Assisting The Homeless (PATH), a region-wide homeless agency helping homeless people to empower their lives
John Maceri, Executive Director, OPCC (formerly Ocean Park Community Center), a network of shelters and services empowering people to rebuild their lives
Tom Gilmore, Principal, Gilmore Associates, pursuing acquisition and rehabilitation opportunities of under-utilized historic properties in downtown Los Angeles emphasizing community revitalization
Moderator
Lisa Pinto, District Director for Congressman Henry A. Waxman
Among her other responsibilities, Lisa acts as Congressman Waxman's liaison to homeless concerns in the 30th District.
Please join the Westside Urban Forum and our panel of experts as we begin to address the complex facts and intricacies of the struggles and solutions surrounding this pervasive social problem and attempt to increase public awareness of the issues involved.
Panelists
Richard Bloom, Councilmember, City of Santa Monica
Blue Ribbon Panel member of "Bring LA Home", a coalition of community leaders developing a comprehensive 10-year plan to end homelessness in Los Angeles County
Joel Roberts, CEO, People Assisting The Homeless (PATH), a region-wide homeless agency helping homeless people to empower their lives
John Maceri, Executive Director, OPCC (formerly Ocean Park Community Center), a network of shelters and services empowering people to rebuild their lives
Tom Gilmore, Principal, Gilmore Associates, pursuing acquisition and rehabilitation opportunities of under-utilized historic properties in downtown Los Angeles emphasizing community revitalization
Moderator
Lisa Pinto, District Director for Congressman Henry A. Waxman
Among her other responsibilities, Lisa acts as Congressman Waxman's liaison to homeless concerns in the 30th District.
