Keep People Housed: A Collaborative Initiative to Address Homelessness in Sonoma County

7am Networking starts | 7:30am program begins

Join us for an important discussion on "Keep People Housed," a groundbreaking county-wide initiative recently launched to prevent homelessness in Sonoma County. Led by COTS (Committee on the Shelterless), this innovative $3.9 million, two-year initiative is the first of its kind in the region, representing a collaborative effort among key partners: Sonoma County, the City of Santa Rosa, the City of Petaluma, and All Home.

The program unites top social service providers across Sonoma County, including Reach for Home, West County Community Services, Community Support Network, and HomeFirst, alongside COTS, to provide critical housing support across the county. Legal Aid of Sonoma County will play a pivotal role by offering essential legal services to program participants.

Key leaders from each organization will share their insights into this coordinated effort to address housing instability and homelessness, and discuss the opportunities, challenges, and impact this program will have on our community.

Speakers:

• Chris Cabral, CEO – COTS
• Sasha Brown, Program Specialist II – Homeless Services, City of Santa Rosa
• Dannielle Danforth, Director of Housing – West County Community Services
• Tom Bieri, Executive Director – Community Support Network
• Maria Arellano, Vice President, Permanent Housing Division – HomeFirst
• Diana Mariscal, Housing Program Manager – Legal Aid of Sonoma County

Don't miss this opportunity to learn more about how this transformative initiative is addressing housing challenges and keeping people housed across Sonoma County.