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Agenda for the Most Recent Regular Meeting

draft minutes to be approved

Ventura Social Services Task Force
Agenda 4/5/23    3:15pm
Via Zoom:  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81514995979
         I.            Welcome and call to order (Judy Alexandre)
       II.            Introductions (Judy Alexandre)
     III.            Approval of or changes to the minutes of 3/1/23 (Judy Alexandre)
    IV.            Approval of or changes to the agenda for 4/5/23 (Judy Alexandre)
      V.            Financial report (Jan, Dave Schmutte)
    VI.            Information on Care Court; 15 min including Q&A (Dr. Jeff Hayden)
   VII.            Presentation on the Homekey-La Quinta Hotel conversion; 15 min including Q&A (Kyler Carlson)
 VIII.            Exec. Summary of point in time count (details in May)
     IX.            Upcoming grants for the City of Ventura (Leona Rollins and Jenn Harkey)
       X.            Advocacy action needed:
a)       Housing Element (Sonja Flores)
b)      Upcoming grants (Leona Rollins, Jennifer Harkey)
c)       Housing projects (low-income developers)
d)      General Plan Update (Kyler Carlson)
e)      Other
     XI.            Information Updates:
a)       Faith Subcommittee gaps gathering report (Pam Kelly)
b)      HOPES and City of Ventura (Leona Rollins, City council member)
c)       Foul Weather Shelter (Jim Duran, Leona Rollins)
d)      Other
   XII.            Agency reports, updates: City Center, Tender Life, Salvation Army, One Stop, Downtown Ventura, Mercy House-Arch, Turning Point Foundation, Project Understanding, Step Up Ventura, Ventura Homeless Prevention Fund, HSA, VCBH, others. Please be prepared to share fundraisers, programs, new activities etc. We need to hear from you.
 XIII.            Other
 XIV.            Motion to adjourn; next meeting is May 3, 2023 via Zoom at 3:15pm. Meeting will include any follow ups and information and stakeholders input on the City/County homeless strategy plan.
Meetings:
Faith Subcommittee May 19 3pm contact Pam Kelley pamjk3@msn.com
HOPES Subcommittee April 25, 3pm, City Hall Community Room
 

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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