City officials host learning sessions to tackle Asheville homelessness, public invited

City officials host learning sessions to tackle Asheville homelessness, public invited

Introduction

Last year, officials counted more than 570 homeless people in Asheville and Buncombe County. To help people learn more about homelessness, the city is hosting learning sessions, one of which was held Friday. During the meetings, city officials and community members will discuss data and live experiences.

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Officials said the series is intended as a way to develop solutions for the problem. “We talk about causes, we talk about a little bit of that data, then we talk about the way that people can get involved in the solution and the way to end homelessness, which is called the continuum of care,” homeless strategy specialist Debbie Alford said.

Details of the Sessions

The next meetings are set for noon-1 p.m. March 15 and noon-1 p.m. March 22 at the Skyland/South Buncombe Library.

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This 3-part learning series is presented by the Homeless Strategy Division of Community & Economic Development. It will be repeated in April.

Conclusion

Efforts to address and tackle homelessness in Asheville are ongoing, with city officials engaging with the public through learning sessions. By bringing together stakeholders and discussing strategies, the aim is to find lasting solutions to the issue of homelessness in the community.