Understanding Homelessness in Our Community - January 24, 2011

Many thanks to Julia Burkhead of InnVision as well as the members of FROST and everyone who attended the event, Helping the Homeless in Our Community, last evening at the Santa Teresa Library.

Julia presented a clear and detailed overview of homelessness in general and in Santa Clara County in particular; covering not only the common causes of homelessness, but the many and varied resources available to those facing homelessness in our community.

Following her presentation, Julia answered numerous questions from the audience, explaining the many ways individuals and groups can get involved and help through organizations like Inn Vision (http://www.innvision.org/). Several people asked Julia for access to her presentation so they could share it with friends and colleagues. New Life will work with Julia to make this available as soon as she is able to do so.

Those who were interested were also invited to provide an email address for New Life's Social Justice mailing list. This list is used to invite individuals and groups to events like this where issues of social justice are explained by experts in the field. This list is always available to join, just email office@newlifesanjose.org and ask to be added. No emails beyond those for social justice events will be sent to that list.

Again, many thanks for making this event happen!

Helping the Homeless in Our Community - January 24

Santa Clara County is the 19th wealthiest county in America. The median household income is more than $87,000, but it is estimated that 135,000 of our neighbors live in poverty and more than 12,000 are homeless every year. Ever wonder how to help someone who is without resources? As winter approaches, what can we do to help? Does it help to give money to people on the street?


Julia Burkhead, Program Director for Women and Family Services at InnVision, will educate attendees on resources and services available in our community and share her insight on the best ways individuals can effectively help those who are homeless.


This event is free and open to the public. Date: January 24, Time: 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Place: Santa Teresa Branch Library (290 International Circle, San Jose 95119 )


InnVision is Silicon Valley's leading provider of housing and services for homeless families and individuals. InnVision served more than 27,000 people in need last year at their 26 program sites in Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties.