Let’s Talk Homelessness in Lincoln – And How We Can All Make a Difference

 When: Thursday, April 17th, 1–2 PM CST  

 Where: Music Box (1330 N St, Lincoln, NE 68508)

 Registration: https://forms.office.com/r/xhFjREvRth

Join community members and professionals engaged in Lincoln’s downtown homelessness response for this one-hour event where we’ll dive into what Lincoln is doing to address unsheltered homelessness downtown and how you can be a part of it. We’ll kick things off with a quick presentation to give you the big picture, then open it up for an open, interactive panel discussion.

You’ll hear from experts and community members who work downtown and know the challenges firsthand. We’ll cover topics such as practical ways to:

- Handle situations you might encounter with unhoused folks downtown.

- Get involved and contribute to solutions that make a real impact.

This is an opportunity to connect, learn, and be a part of something bigger in our downtown Lincoln community. Space is limited so please register at https://forms.office.com/r/xhFjREvRth. Hope to see you there!

Panelists:

• Danell Vaughan – Program Manager for Homeless Coordinated Entry Systems, UNL-Center on Children, Families, & the Law
• Jay Schalk – Continuum of Care Program Planning Manager, UNL-Center on Children, Families, & the Law
• Leanne Pelser – Director of Housing and Outreach Programs, Matt Talbot Kitchen & Outreach
• Glenn Schawang – Outreach Program Coordinator, Matt Talbot Kitchen & Outreach
• Savannah Heflin – Street Outreach Team Lead, CenterPointe
• Melissa Ripley – Homeless Outreach Coordinator, Lincoln Police Department
• LeeAnn Sergeant – Library Coordinator, Lincoln City Libraries
• Chuck Williams – Office and Building Manager, Lincoln Community Foundation
• Todd Ogden - President & CEO, Downtown Lincoln Association