The Interagency Council on Homelessness (ICH) is charged by District law to provide leadership in the development of policies and strategies for the City’s programs that meet the needs of families and individuals who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. As part of this process, the ICH will hold four public hearings across the city to solicit public input from persons who are experiencing homelessness, have experienced homelessness in the past, service providers, advocates and concerned community members.

Public Hearings on Homelessness in the District

Let your voice and experiences be heard!

The Interagency Council on Homelessness of the District of Columbia is sponsoring a series of public hearings in the following locations:

Martin Luther King Jr. Library
Thursday, October 19th, 2006 1-3 p.m.

901 G Street, NW

Kennedy Rec Center
Tuesday, October 24th, 2006 1-3 p.m.

1401 7th Street, NW

THEARC Theater
Monday, October 30th 2006, 6-8 p.m.

1901 Mississippi Avenue, SE

Sacred Heart Church
Thursday, November 2nd 2006 7-9 p.m.

16th Street & Park Road, NW

Language Accessibility

Spanish/English translation and ASL interpretation will be provided at the hearings

All members of the community are invited to attend. Persons currently or formerly experiencing homelessness, providers of services in the homeless Continuum of Care, advocates, and concerned community members are particularly encouraged to attend.

Hearing format:

* Brief introduction of the purpose of the Interagency Council on Homelessness and the hearings, followed by opportunity for public comment.

* Public will be invited to speak at a microphone. Comments will be limited to three minutes each. Written statements do not need to be provided in order to speak.

* Surveys will be available at the hearings for anyone who is unable to speak at a microphone. Surveys will also be available at outside locations for individuals unable to attend the hearings.

* All hearings will be transcribed and information will be compiled in order to inform the work of the Interagency Council.

Questions? please contact Adam Rocap (202-939-2046)