Recap of Neighborhood Council Homelessness Liaisons Inaugural Meeting

Over 100 Neighborhood Council leaders participated in the initial meeting of the Homelessness Liaisons at the Board of Public Works Meeting on Wednesday, November 30. Thank you so much to Rachel Brashier of Councilmember Harris-Dawson’s office, Alisa Orduna of the Mayor’s Office, and Meg Barclay, Homelessness Coordinator of the Office of the City Administrative Officer for sharing their insights and best practices of how Neighborhood Councils can address homelessness.

Many Neighborhood Council board members shared best practices and insights in how to address the homelessness crisis in their respective communities. Integrating Neighborhood Council Homelessness Liaisons and advocates into conversations addressing the City’s homelessness crisis will help provide additional services and opportunities to end homelessness one person at a time. Homelessness advocates would relay information to their respective Neighborhood Councils during the monthly board meeting for further action. Homelessness liaisons would also be encouraged to provide opportunities and forums on how to address the homelessness crisis and encourage Neighborhood Councils to collaborate and partner with non-profit organizations who provide services to the homeless population. Thank you to Board of Neighborhood Commissioner Eli Lipmen for attending the meeting.