Did you know that a growing demographic of homeless individuals includes some among our student population?Join us from 10-Noon at Morgridge International Reading Center for an expert panel on homelessness and how these issues affect university communities. We will discuss the trend of statistical increase, nationally and locally, regarding college-age individuals facing homelessness; challenges those individuals face; circumstances that contribute to homelessness for this demographic; and local and national resources and responses to the growing issue.
CLICK HERE For a full flyer and biographical information on our panelists.Discussion will be moderated by Anna Eskamani, Director of External Affairs, Planned Parenthood of Greater Orlando. Panelists include: Larry Olness, Vice President of Community Services, Heart of Florida United Way; Allison Krall, Chief Operating
Officer, Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida; James Wright, Provost Distinguished Research Professor, University of Central Florida; and Angela Adame-Smith, Assistant Director of Admissions and Recruitment, Seminole State College.
This event is free and open to the public, but seating is limited. For a reserved seat, please RSVP to 407-882-0143 or
Michael.Arthur@ucf.edu.
This event is organized by UCF United Way Team and is part of the 2014 Live United Campaign activities. Please visit
http://LiveUnited.ucf.edu for more information and additional events and involvement opportunities.
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