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CSB Summit - October 8th 2024

"I AM...Making Space, Creating Solutions, Disrupting Systems"

Join Us to Tackle Homelessness: Be Part of the Solution
Homelessness affects everyone, and the solution starts with you. Our summit invites you to declare your role in creating change.

About the Summit:

I AM...Making Space, Creating Solutions, Disrupting Systems is not just another event—it's a movement. Homelessness is a systemic issue that touches every corner of our community. This summit brings together advocates, community leaders, and elected officials to drive real change. We are here to disrupt the systems that perpetuate homelessness and to forge pathways from shelter to stable housing.

Date: October 8, 2024

Location: YWCA Columbus 65 S. 4th St Columbus, OH

Time:  2:00-5:00 pm

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Why Should You Attend?

  1. A Systemic Issue Requires Systemic Solutions: Learn how diverse communities are impacted and what systemic changes are necessary to address homelessness at its roots.
  2. From Shelter to Housing: Discover the urgent need for permanent housing solutions in the face of rising rents and dwindling affordable housing options.
  3. Collaborate with Elected Officials: Engage in meaningful dialogue with decision-makers who have the power to implement actionable solutions.
  4. See the Many Faces of Homelessness: Understand how homelessness affects everyone, regardless of race, age, or background. Our solutions must be as inclusive as the problem.

Key Topics:

  1. The Rising Crisis: Columbus has seen a 34% increase in median gross rent, exacerbating the homelessness crisis.
  2. Affordable Housing Decline: Our city faces a sharper decline in affordable housing compared to national trends.
  3. Projected Homelessness Surge: Without intervention, unsheltered homelessness could increase by 68% by 2028.
  4. Pathways to Stability: Explore how strategic changes could significantly reduce homelessness in our community.

Engage Now!

I AM [Your Role]
This summit is about more than listening—it's about participating. Download these social media templates and make them your own to further the conversation and declare your role in this collective movement!
Whether you’re an advocate, a supporter, or a changemaker, your voice matters. Join the conversation and make a difference.

The More You Know!

  1. 34% increase in median gross rent in Columbus from 2017 to 2022.
  2. 40% drop in rental vacancy rates, making housing even more scarce.
  3. 68% predicted rise in unsheltered homelessness by 2028 if no action is taken.
  4. 38% potential decrease in total homelessness with proposed system changes.

Speakers and Agenda [Pending]

  1. Keynote Address: Systemic solutions to homelessness.
  2. Panel Discussion: Collaboration between community leaders and elected officials.
  3. Interactive Session: “I AM” wall—your opportunity to declare your commitment to ending homelessness.

How to Get Involved:

  1. RSVP FOR THE SUMMIT
  2. Spread the Word: Share our “I AM” campaign on social media and encourage others to join the movement.
  3. Donate: Your contributions help fund essential housing initiatives in our community.

Contact Us:

For more information, sponsorship opportunities, or media inquiries, please contact Brandi Martin at info@skynileconsulting.com.

Let’s make space, create solutions, and disrupt systems together.

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