Agenda for the Most Recent Regular Meeting

Agenda 09/04/2024 3:15pm via zoom:  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81514995979          I.            Call to order and introductions (Judy Alexandre)        II.            Approval of or changes to the agenda for 9/4/24 (Judy Alexandre)      III.            Approval of or changes to the minutes from 8/7/24 (Judy Alexandre) Thank you Cathi Nye     IV.            Financial update       V.            Presentation by Community Action Ventura County with focus on services for the unhoused and homeless prevention (Claudia Lozano) 10-15 min presentation     VI.            Tennant and Homeless Services Work Plan update and our proposed action plan (Leona Rollins, Kristian Nunez, Kyler Carlson) a)       Report from HOPES b)      Report from City Council c)       Letter to the editor and follow up (Kristian Nunez) d)      Other reports e)      Develop next steps    VII.            City Council Candidate Forum (Kyler Carlson) Sept 26, 2024 6:30pm Unitarian Universalist Church on Ralston in fellowship room (park in the back lot and enter) Sponsored by VSSTF, Homes For All and Mercy House a)       Focus b)      Questions c)       Plan outline  VIII.            Housing updates a)       Valentine Rd (Kyler Carlson) b)      College c)       Veterans housing (Alicia Morales-McKinney) d)      Other developments e)      Inclusionary update (Leona Rollins)      IX.            Items for the Council HOPES meetings…our list keeps being (“lost” so let’s develop an updated list! (Judy Alexandre)        X.            Reports from the Continuum of Care (Alicia morales-McKinney), City of Ventura (Leona Rollins and any Council member, report from the Housing coalition (Karen Flock)      XI.            Agency updates. Any news, changes, program information etc. from ALL of the agencies...VCBH, One Stop, Turning Point, City Center, Tenderlife, VCOE, IRLC, CAUSE, The ARCH, Move-In, Catholic Charities, Salvation Army, Ambassadors, others    XII.            Motion to adjourn To Oct 2 2024 3:15 via zoom Meetings: HOPES Continuum of Care Alliance

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 on Zoom from 3:15-5:15 PM