She once experienced homelessness. Now she helps people escape it.
Community Solutions, Inc.
We deploy innovative problem-solving tools towards creating a lasting end to homelessness that leaves no one behind.
Meet Tyra Thomas, a leader harnessing her own experiences to push for systemic reforms
Tyra Thomas knows firsthand what she describes as “the wear and tear on the soul and spirit and the body” caused by racism and homelessness.?
Thomas is a Housing Equity Strategist at Community Solutions, where she works to address inequities in housing among racial minorities, veterans, and other marginalized groups. Born and raised in South Minneapolis, Thomas is a leader at?Street Voices of Change, a group of individuals with current or past experiences with homelessness who advocate for systems change.
We’re sharing this conversation with Thomas now, in the wake of the Johnson v. Grants Pass decision, because it’s more important than ever to learn from people who have experienced homelessness.?
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?? LINKEDIN LIVE
How has Washington State made progress on youth and young adult homelessness? Join leaders from A Way Home Washington and Washington’s State Office of Homeless Youth Prevention and Protection (OHY) for an interactive discussion on LinkedIn.
What to expect:
?? Key findings: Discover the significant progress Washington has made, including a 40% reduction in youth and young adult homelessness (YYA).
?? Data insights: Learn about the role of real-time data in transforming how communities address YYA homelessness.
?? Innovative solutions: Hear about effective programs and community practices.
?? Youth leadership: Understand the importance of including youth voices in shaping strategies and solutions.
And more!
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Shaping Futures:? Insights from the Youth and Young Adult Homelessness Landscape Report
??? Wednesday, July 31
? 4:30 p.m. ET | 1:30 p.m. PT
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?? What we're reading
Learn how some cities are approaching homelessness after the Johnson v. Grants Pass decision.
?? Policy update
The U.S. Conference of Mayors has unanimously adopted a resolution urging Congress to prioritize the adoption of real time, by-name data as a top domestic priority.
?? From the field
Join us in Abilene, Texas, to see homeless outreach in action.?
Executive Director of UNANIMA International | 2022-2024 Chair of the NGO Committee for Social Development | Co-Founder of the Working Group to End Homelessness | Founder of Sophia Housing | Daughter of Wisdom
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