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ARE YOU IN IMMEDIATE NEED OF HOUSING?

PLEASE CLICK HERE or dial 805.477.2202 Mon-Fri 8:00am - 4:30pm

ARE YOU A VETERAN IN NEED OF HOUSING AND HELP?
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ARE YOU A YOUTH IN CRISIS? CALL 805-469-5882 IMMEDIATELY FOR HELP


Agenda for the Most Recent Regular Meeting

draft minutes to be approved
  • Agenda     9/4/19
  •          I.            Call to order and welcome (Kevin Clerici)
  •        II.            Introductions (Kevin Clerici)
  •      III.            Approval of or changes to the minutes of 8/7/19 (Kevin Clerici)
  •     IV.            Approval of or changes to the agenda of 9/4/19 (Kevin Clerici)
  •       V.            Treasurers Report (Jan Schmutte)
  •     VI.            New information:
  • A.      Census 2020 information and how to participate in getting an accurate count (Dr. Gabino Aguirre)
  • B.      Introduction of and report from Peter Gilli (new City of Ventura Community Development Director)
  • VII. Updates on the programs of The Turning Point Foundation and from the Salvation Army
  • VIII. Reports and updates:
a)       Faith subcommittee of VSSTF re 9/12/19 workshop (Marianne Norton)
b)      Report City of Ventura Safe and Clean (Meredith Hart)
c)       Homeless Prevention Fund (Brian Brennan)
d)      Continuum of Care (Jennifer Harkey)
e)      Homes for All (Sonja Flores)
f)        Vulnerable Populations Housing Network Advocacy (Clyde Reynolds)
g)       And agency updates?
IX. Other (Kevin Clerici)
X. Adjournment (Kevin Clerici) Next meeting is Oct. 2, 2019; 303 N Ventura Ave; 3:15 pm
Upcoming meetings
Homeless Prevention Fund (VSSTF, Inc.) Unitarian Universalist Church, Ralston Ave 4pm, Sue Brinkmeyer (suebrinkmeyer@earthlink.net)
City of Ventura Safe and Clean Homeless and Housing council subcommittee Sept.3, 2019,  4 pm; City Hall Meredith Hart (mhart@cityofventura.ca.gov) Meetings are the 1st Tues of the month unless cancelled.
Faith subcommittee of VSSTF, Church of the Foothills, 3 pm; Sept. 25, 2019 Marianne Norton (ma4mail@gmail.com)
Homes For All Contact John Jones (johnsandersjones@gmail.com) or Sonja Flores (sflores@hacityofventura.org)
Workshop (VSSTF Faith Subcommittee) Sept 12, 2019; 5:30-8:00, Poinsettia Pavilion. Focus is on the shelter and housing    Register, partnersforchangeventura@gmail.com
COMMITTEE MEETING SCHEDULE (subject to change)
 
City of Ventura Housing Committee - TBD 4:00pm @ City Hall
Faith Community - meets 4th Wednesday 3:00PM @ Church of the Foothills
Homeless Prevention - meets 3rd Thursday 4:00pm @ location TBD
Homes for All - meets by invitation only via John Jones

The mission of the Ventura Social Services Task force (VSSTF) is to create and implement an integrated community strategy to end homelessness in the City of Ventura. The goals of the VSSTF include

 1. involving a broad cross section of the community, including representatives from elected officials, governmental agencies and departments, law enforcement, businesses, social service agencies, charitable foundations, faith-based organizations, community groups, pubic and private housing developers, homeless individuals and concerned citizens;

 2. developing a common understanding of the root causes and circumstances of homelessness, how persons are affected, and the impact of homelessness on the community;

 3. identifying current best practices to end homelessness;

 4. developing and/or adopting strategic initiatives that identify measurable
objectives, timelines, responsibilities, budgets and sources of resources,
including funds.

 Ventura's VSSTF is an inclusive, all-volunteer organization.  Everyone in our community is invited to join us around the table to craft the actions moving us to the day when "Everyone Has a Place".

We meet every 1st Wednesday of the month from 3:15-5:15 PM, at Family to Family, 303 N Ventura Ave
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