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I do not believe in forced treatment as a solution to homelessness, and see it as the usual Band-Aid approach.
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I do not believe in forced treatment as a solution to homelessness, and see it as the usual Band-Aid approach.
Quatrece McKinney is well known in the nonprofit sector for her engagement in the community.
Metro released a comprehensive Unified Housing Strategy (UHS) earlier this year, which outlines seven strategies, 43 action steps, and an accompanying implementation plan.
In early June, we conducted conversations with Rosanne Haggerty, the CEO of Community Solutions, and Dr. Sam Tsemberis, the founder of the Housing First approach. You can read the interview with Haggerty on page 4 and the one with Tsemberis was printed in our last issue.The questions we asked were developed by several members of the Vendor Leadership Team. Shawn Lesley served as their representative and conducted the in-person interviews with assistance from Judy. After talking to both experts, we felt extremely energized. Since then several members of the Vendor Leadership Team asked us about our impressions, and we decided to share those with all our readers.
Rosanne Haggerty is the President and CEO of Community Solutions.
The head of Nashville’s Public Defender’s Office, Martesha Johnson Moore, discusses development and expansion.
The fact is that homelessness will not end if we continue to inflict the trauma that led to their foster care placement to begin with.
After a 15-year stint at the Oasis Center, Mark Dunkerley will step down as President and Chief Executive Officer on June 30.
Which cities are doing well when it comes to reducing homelessness?