Event Volunteers: Unjust Housing: Racism in Homelessness Panel

Get Connected Icon Happens On Jan 24, 2019
Get Connected Icon 5:30pm-8:00pm
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Description

Each year in January, we celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy. As we reflect on his vision, we must also acknowledge the ways our community still falls short.

Homelessness is an injustice. A history of discriminatory housing practices means a disproportionate number of people of color experience homelessness. We can change that.

On January 24, we’ll explore how racism causes housing injustice in King County. You’ll hear from policy experts including Linda Taylor, Housing Director of Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle, Diane Sugimura, former Director of the Seattle Department of Planning and Development, and Colleen Echohawk, Executive Director of the Chief Seattle Club. Join the discussion to address these disparities for a more equitable Seattle.

Light food and drinks are provided, plus time for Q&A. Bring your questions and bring a friend. Parking is free.

Volunteer duties:

  1. Greeter and counter: You'll be the warm welcome at NAAM for this event. You will be given a click counter for attendance.
  2. Wayfinder: You will direct guests to the event location and answer questions about the location of the restroom and galleries
  3. Membership: You will have membership information at hand to give to guests and to direct them to the purchasing area

Details

Get Connected Icon Volunteers should be between the ages of 14 and 99.
Get Connected Icon Is Family Friendly
Get Connected Icon Register by Jan 24, 2019
Get Connected Icon Is Not Outdoors
Get Connected Icon Is Wheelchair Accessible

Location

Get Connected Icon 2300 S. Massachusetts St.
Legacy Hall
Seattle, WA  98144