“Living without Shelter: Myths & Realities” will be discussed by a team of panelists on Wednesday, July 17, from 7:00 to 8:30 pm at the First Congregational Church, 4515 West Hills Road in Corvallis.
Join Unity Shelter’s staff and board members in a conversation about the reality of extreme poverty and the crisis of housing in Corvallis and across our country. This educational panel will focus on the root causes of houselessness, address the myths and realities of living without shelter, and share the unique work of Unity Shelter in our community. They will also discuss ways our community might engage in advocacy around true community wellness. Panelists include:
- Shawn Collins, Executive Director of Unity Shelter
- Moksha Mokma, Unity Shelter Board Member and former staff
- Jacob Burwell, Traditional Health Worker, Unity Shelter
- Rev. Jennifer Butler, Unity Shelter Board Member
This event is being co-sponsored by the Corvallis Sustainability Coalition’s Housing Action Team and Unity Shelter.
First Congregational Church is also the location of the Safe Camp microshelter village that is operated by Unity Shelter. Unity Shelter provides safe shelter through emergency and transitional housing to those in our community who have none. Unity Shelter recognizes belonging as a primary human need and so their efforts to create collaborative, safe shelter necessarily involves cultivating communities of care between neighbors, staff, volunteers and partners.
Don’t miss this important event!