Giving Guidance To End Homelessness

Hear from three CEOs and how their agencies are working to end homelessness in Orange County in very different ways.
 

Dr. Pooja Bhalla, DNP, RN
Chief Executive Officer
Illumination Foundation
“Providing the most vulnerable members of our community access to comprehensive healthcare, including primary medical care and mental health services, is essential to achieving long-term housing stability and ultimately creating a healthier, more thriving community.”

Madelynn Hirneise
Chief Executive Officer
Families Forward
“Our priorities have evolved to focus on the true solution to homelessness: housing! Home is the foundation for a family’s wellbeing and health. Once we can identify a sustainable housing solution, we can dive deep into what it takes to maintain housing through our supportive services.”

Claudia Keller
Chief Executive Officer
Second Harvest Food Bank
“Food will never lift anybody out of poverty. But without good food, no one will lift themselves out of poverty. We have a foundational role to play in ensuring everyone has access to a level playing field.”
 

5:30 PM Refreshments
6:00 PM Opening Remarks from Supervisor Katrina Foley
6:15 PM Introductions by Moderator Ross Chun
6:30 PM Short Videos from panelists
6:45 PM Panel Discussion
8:00 PM Audience Q&A
8:30 PM Close