June 2019 Agenda

Agenda

June 11, 2019, at 6:30PM

Salvation Apostolic Temple (223 N Main Ave, Scranton, PA 18504 )

1 Greeting & Opening

Moment of silence or short prayer.

2 Introductions

One to two-minute introduction by attendees. Examples: name, organization (if any), organization’s mission, interest in homelessness, etc.

3 Announcements

Open-floor for brief announcements, emergency situations, or immediate needs in the community.

4 Updates on the Coalition & Future Directions

  • Awards
    • The Greater Scranton Homeless Coalition won the 2019 Flying Dove award from the United Methodist Susquehanna Conference (peace & justice).
    • (related) Countryside Community Church won the 2019 Harry Hosier Award from the United Methodist Susquehanna Conference for work related to homelessness and community (moves people from dependence to independence; works with people who are downtrodden and empowering them; and helps a congregation move from inactivity ).

5 Presentation

  • 2019 Point-in-Time (PIT) counts (the official, HUD homelessness numbers) presented by Justin Marino, Director for the CoC with United Neighborhood Centers.

6 Small Group

Action commitments

- Homelessness Prevention & Immediate Needs

      • July 12 Listening Session with Homeless Individuals revisions and re-scheduling

- Reentry

- Strategic Issues & Leadership

7 Next Meeting Coordination

Volunteer to host meeting, meeting date and time.

8 Discussion Time

9 Closing

Thank you to Salvation Apostolic Temple for graciously offering space and support for this meeting.