Our First Community Read The DEIA Committee and Social Justice Book Club invite you to a virtual Community Read on June 17 at 7p. We'll be discussing the ground breaking book, "Homelessness is a Housing Problem: How Structural Factors Explain US Patterns" by Gregg Colburn and Clayton Page.
Imagine a community having a conversation about housing affordability and real solutions. That's what this book is all about. We promise the book will challenge your assumptions about what causes homelessness and offer new ways to understand one of Central Florida's most urgent issues.
Grab your copy and join the discussion. (Lots of shopping options HERE)
The Zoom link will be posted on the events calendar of the LWVOC website.
Teasers:
What really drives homelessness? Join the DEIA Committee and Social Justice book discussion group on June 17 at 7p in a virtual community read of "Homelessness Is a Housing Problem", by Gregg Colburn and Clayton Page.The authors offer a data driven look at one of Central Florida's most urgent issues. The zoom link is available on the LWVOC website.
Is homelessness primarily about individual circumstances (and failings) or something bigger? Join the DEIA Committee and Social Justice book discussion group in a virtual community conversation about the book, "Homelessness Is a Housing Problem", on June 17 at 7p by Zoom. Together we will explore what the data says, why this matters to all of us and what we can do as League members and individuals. Please refer to the League calendar for further information.
Central Florida struggles with rising homelessness with little agreement on solutions. Why do some places have much higher rates than others? Let's explore the answers together. Join the DEIA Committee and Social Justice Book Club on June 17 at 7p in a virtual community discussion about the book, "Homelessness Is a Housing Problem" by Gregg Colburn and Clayton Page..Please refer to the League calendar for the Zoom link.
Homelessness: A crisis we can't ignore!
The crisis affects entire families and disproportionately affects people of color and seniors. Join the DEIA Committee and Social Justice Book Club on June 17 at 7p on Zoom in a discussion about the groundbreaking book, "Homelessness Is a Housing Problem" by Gregg Colburn and Clayton Page. We know that housing insecurity deepens income inequality and undermines community well being. Let's discuss what we can do to make a difference in the lives of those experiencing homelessness. Please refer to the League calendar for the Zoom link.