Homelessness News: More Than Dots on a Scatterplot

Northeast Florida CoC | August 2020

"There are six categories of homeless people, and that is someone's mother or someone's father, someone's son or someone's daughter, or their sister or their brother. It's more than dots on a scatterplot."

- Dawn Gilman, CEO of Changing Homelessness

Report: 2020 Point-in-Time Count

Last week, we released the official numbers from our CoC's 2020 Point-in-Time Count.

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues and we get a better understanding of the number of individuals experiencing homelessness in our community, we are reminded of how important it is to put names and faces to the homelessness crisis.

We are grateful for all of the volunteers, staff, and stakeholders who continue to recognize how urgent this issue is and remain committed to solving it.

View the full report from the 2020 Point-in-Time Count here.

A Memorial for the Living

Revisionist History Season 5 Episode 10

Listen to "A Memorial For the Living" Season 5 Episode 10 of The Revisionist History Podcast with Malcolm Gladwell.

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A few months ago, Malcolm Gladwell visited Changing Homelessness to discuss Jacksonville's command-center and data driven approach to housing those experiencing homelessness for the season five finale of his podcast "Revisionist History" in a powerful episode titled A Memorial for the Living.

Listen here.

Implicit Bias and Microaggressions

The social implications of race | Tammy Hodo | TEDxJacksonville

Recently, Dr. Tammy Hodo with All Things Diverse, LLC facilitated two sessions for the Changing homelessness Board of Directors and staff on implicit bias and microaggressions, which are both a part of the longstanding history of racial inequity in homelessness and housing. We know we cannot achieve our vision of ending homelessness if we do not confront the racial disparities that exist within the system, and continue to stand firm in our commitment to realizing a healthy and housed Jacksonville where everyone thrives.

We are grateful for Dr. Hodo's perspective and knowledge, and look forward to another session during September's General Membership meeting.

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Reopening of Veterans Drop-in Center

The Clara White Mission has reopened its weekday drop-in center for homeless veterans at the Mission facility on West Ashley Street. The center is now located at the front of the building, in the storefront office on the west side (left) of main entry to the Mission.

Services include showers and restrooms, computer and telephone access, snacks and coffee, mail delivery, laundry, employment information, referrals, and television and reading material.

The center operates Monday through Friday, from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM. All persons accessing the center are temperature checked at the door and must wear a mask during their visit. Masks and hand sanitizer are provided before entering.

Transitional Housing Available for Male and Female Veterans

The Clara White Mission is accepting veterans for housing in each of its two transitional housing facilities, the men's dormitory on West Ashley Street, and the women's residence at 1540 Boulevard. All prospective residents must seek enrollment through VA CRRC, and must provide a current negative COVID test prior to move-in.

Are you or someone you know experiencing food insecurity during COVID-19?

Catholic Charities and some partners have launched a pop-up, drive-thru food pantry at the Jessie Ball duPont Center at 40 East Adams Street. This drive-thru food pantry is contactless and open to all!

Visit the food pantry through October 29th.