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Agenda for the Most Recent Regular Meeting

draft minutes to be approved

 
Ventura Social Services Task Force
Agenda 10/4/23  3:15 pm via zoom
         I.            Welcome and Intoductions (Judy Alexandre)
       II.            Approval of or changes to the agenda for 10/4/23 (Judy Alexandre)
     III.            Approval of or changes to the minutes of 9/6/23 (Judy Alexandre)
    IV.            Financial report (Dave Schmutte)
      V.            Report from GPAC, City Council, planning commission re land use, zoning etc. and next steps (Sonja Flores, Karen Flock)
    VI.            Update and discussion on the County/City plan and strategies to address homelessness (Jenn Harkey)
   VII.            Update on grants (Leona Rollins and Jenn Harkey)
 VIII.            Winter shelter plan and discussion (Leona Rollins, member of HOPES Committee)
     IX.            Update on Laundry Love and plans (Faith sub-committee, John Jones, Leah Coming)
       X.            Agency update. I would like for all agencies to prepare a very brief statement re what is currently being done to address homelessness, program update and current need. (Judy alexandre and agency reps)
a)       Salvation Army
b)      Turning Point Foundation
c)       One Stop
d)      Project Understanding
e)      Cause
f)        Homes For All
g)       CLUE
h)      Ambassadors
i)        City Center and Tenderlife
j)        Homeless Prevention Fund
k)       Move In Project
l)        Mercy House (The Arch)
m)    VCBH
n)      HSA homeless services
o)      Other
     XI.            Housing updates, Valentine Rd, PSHH, Many Mansions, CEDC, Housing Authority, legislation, other
   XII.            Update from City council and COC (Liz Camps, Jim Duran, Jenn Harkey)
 XIII.            Other
 XIV.            Need for a new secretary and chair or co-chair of VSSTF (Judy Alexandre)
  XV.            Adjourn, next meeting is 11/1/23 ;3:15 pm via zoom
HOPES Committee is 10/24 3pm community room, City Hall 
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
 
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