Utilizing SOAR to Advance Minnesota’s Mission to Prevent and End Veteran Homelessness Ben Wilson, MPA, Homeless Veteran Coordinator, Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs; Paul Williams, MPA, Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs
We Got This!: Cultivating Power, Starting from Our Own Place and Position SPPN Parent Council
Matrix Emergency Shelter: Mobilizing Community Support & Developing a Rotating Shelter Model Kristen Brown, Matrix Housing Services; Rebecca Bowers, Dakota County
“I’m not getting paid to do this” : Creating Change at Community Meetings Heather Duchscherer, Hearth Connection; Courtney Knoll, MESH
Evaluating Barriers to Shelter Access: A panel discussion on implementation of shelter first strategies Isaac Wengerd, Office of Economic Opportunity, Department of Human Services; Katelyn Warburton, Office of Economic Opportunity, Department of Human Services
Vote, Run, Lead Erin Vilardi, Vote Run Lead
11:00 a.m.–12:15 p.m. Breakout II
A Coordinated, Competent, Complete Response to Homeless Minor Youth Paul Minehart, Minnesota Department of Human Services; Donna Nelson, Hennepin County Public Health and Human Services Department
Are You Ethical? Carrie Johnson, LICSW, MSW, Avivo; Emily Bastian, LICSW, MSW; Avivo
Being Bold for Families and Breaking the Intergenerational Cycles of Poor Outcomes: Lessons Learning and Practical Implementation Leah Lindstrom Rhea, LICSW, MSW, CSH; TBD, DHS
Community Conversations: Trans Individuals and Homelessness Sean Hayes, Trans Plus; Charlie Johnson, Trans Plus
Continuing to Develop and Maximize Relationships with Rental Properties Warren Duncan, Hearth Connection; Keith Nance, Mental Health Resources
The (not so) Surprising Connection Between Foster Care and Homelessness Hoang Murphy, Foster Advocates
Workplace Mortgage – Everything a nonprofit employee needs to know to become a happy homeowner Clifford Morse, U.S. Bank Home Mortgage
1:45 p.m.–3:00 p.m. Breakout III
Criminal background and success in affordable housing: which backgrounds actually matter? Evidence from four nonprofit affordable housing developers Cael Warren, Wilder Research
Cultivating Community through Co-Production Gabrielle Clowdus, University of Minnesota’s Minnesota Design Center; Professor Tom Fisher, University of Minnesota’s Minnesota Design Center
Ending homelessness among students and families: Early lessons from Homework Starts with Home Eric Grumdahl, Minnesota Department of Education; Dr. Maria Hanratty, Humphrey School of Public Affairs, University of Minnesota
Parent Engagement in Youth Work Charlotte Kinzley, Simpson Housing Services
Recovery Capital: Generating Resources to Support Recovery for People Affected by Homelessness and Addiction Laura Palombi, University of Minnesota-Duluth; Elizabeth Bowen, University at Buffalo School of Social Work
Youth Prevention: Moving from Transactional to Supportive Program Model Betty Notto, YMCA Youth Intervention Services; Deng Dimayuga, YMCA of the Greater Twin Cities
3:15 p.m.–4:30 p.m. Breakout IV
100 Day Challenge to Combat Youth Homelessness Casey Schleisman, Hennepin County Office to End Homelessness; Stacy Sweeney YMCA of the Greater Twin Cities
2018 Minnesota Homeless Study: Coordinating Efforts for Non-shelter Interviewing Michelle Gerrard, Wilder Research; Rebecca Sales, Wilder Research
A Conversation with The Minnesota Tribal Collaborative About Native American Individuality, Reality, Homeless Experiences Tammy Moreland, Minnesota Tribal Collaborative
From One 4-letter Word to Another: Leveraging Your HMIS Data as a Tool for Agency, Community, and Statewide Insights Britt Heinz-Amborn, Institute for Community Alliances; Drew Klinkert, Institute for Community Alliances
Human Trafficking and Homelessness Amanda Colegrove, MN Department of Health; Amy Smith, International Institute of MN
The Corporation for Supportive Housing: Who we are, what we’re up to, and how we can partner with you for a bolder Minnesota Amy Stetzel, CSH
The New Heading Home Together Leadership Circle: connecting stakeholder groups to accelerate our progress to ending homelessness Heading Home Together Leadership Circle
Friday, September 14
9:30 a.m.–10:45 a.m. Breakout V
How Your Congressional Offices Can Help with Housing Issues US Senate – Katie Kottenbrock, Jake Schwitzer
Multigenerational Management – The Ins And Outs of Managing 4 Generations in the Workplace Jeffery Butler – JButler International
Addressing LGBTQ Youth Homelessness in Our Communities Ryan Berg – Avenues for Homeless Youth
Minnesota Homeless Study Survey Training for Volunteer Interviewers Christin Lindberg, Wilder Research; Karen Ulstad, Wilder Research
MN Coordinated Entry Assessment Tool Ji Choi, MN Housing
What the heck is Housing Support (GRH)?: A Community Perspective Courtney Gunderson, Avivo
11:00 p.m. – 12: 15 p.m. – Keynote Address
12:30 p.m. – 1: 30 p.m. – Lunch is served
1:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Break
2:00 p.m.–3:15 p.m. Breakout VI
Ensuring Justice Involvement Does Not Increase Youth Homelessness Leah Lindstrom Rhea, CHS; Josephine Puffpaff, MANY; Callie J. Hargett, Minnesota’s Juvenile Justice Specialist, with Minnesota Department of Public Safety
It Takes a Village: Engaging the Faith Community in Advocacy and the Fight for Economic Stability Katie Powell, Joint Religious Legislative Coalition
Let’s Talk About Length of Stay: An Opportunity for Statewide Discussion Tom Balsley, Department of Human Services
The History of Affordable Housing in America David Thomas O’Leary, Hearth Connection; Liz Young, Hearth Connection
Trauma Informed Care- From Trend to Lens Jennifer Swick, People Serving People; Rinal Ray, People Serving People
Best Practices in Supporting Housing Stability and Preventing Evictions Jessie Hendel, CommonBond Communities
Coordinate Entry Through the Lens of HMIS Data Amy Highness, Institute for Community Alliances; Swathi Mummini, Institute for Community Alliances
