Homelessness and Housing Insecurity in Rural Communities: How Libraries Can Help
The goal of this 6-month series is to help rural libraries better serve people in their communities who are experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity. Guest Dr. Julie Winkelstein will facilitate this series whcih will comprise instruction, resource sharing, discussion, and the option to create an action plan over the course of the series. Library staff are welcome to participate collaboratively with other local library staff, trustees, or community partners.
Attendance at all sessions is not a requirement of participation.
Session 1: Overview of Rural Homelessness and Housing Insecurity - March 27, 2025
Session 2: Impact of Race, Ethnicity, and Culture on Rural Homelessness and Housing Insecurity - April 24, 2025
Session 3: Rural Partnerships - May 22, 2025
Session 4: Rural Homelessness and Housing Insecurity in Youth, Families, and LGBTQ+ Populations - June 26, 2025
Session 5: Disabilities, Mental and Physical Health and Rural Homelessness and Housing Insecurity - July 24, 2025
Session 6: What Coms Next: Action Plans, Ongoing Connection Opportunities, and Other Next Steps - August 28, 2025
Vermont Department of Library programs are funded, in part, through the Institute of Museum and Library Services' LSTA Grants to States.
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