Since the
late 1980s, Cincinnati’s homeless population has included
a growing number of families with children, according to an announcement from
the Christ Church Cathedral.
While shelters
and other support services have come into existence to respond to this trend,
awareness about the plight of homeless families with children isn’t well know.
So, the
next Community Issues Forum will host Laura Osborne-Coffey, Social Service
Director of Bethany House, and Bob Moore, Executive Director of the Interfaith
Hospitality Network of Greater Cincinnati to share their perspectives on what
their groups are experiencing with this population. There will also be time for
questions.
Bethany
House was established as a shelter in the 1980s to respond to the plight of
homeless women with children. Over the years, it has expanded its shelter
capacity while adding support services and transitional housing.
Also
located in other cities, the Interfaith Hospitality Network is comprised of a
coalition of churches that house homeless families in their buildings. The
churches take turns providing shelter and meals and the families go to a
central service center during the day.
This lunch forum
takes place on Fed. 12, 12 p.m. at the Christ Church Cathedral Undercroft (318 East Fourth Street). Take a lunch or buy one for $5.
For more information about the event or upcoming forums, got to www.airinc.org
