'Homelessness in Fresno' forum happening Thursday, Jan. 28

After the excellent presentation at our last meeting by Greg Barfield, the City of Fresno's Homelessness Prevention Manager, we thought our members might be interested in learning more about the scope of the homelessness problem here in Fresno.

In that spirit, V4CF is passing along a note from the St. Paul Newman Center's Peace and Justice Ministry, which will host a 'Homelessness in Fresno Forum' 6:30-9 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 28, at the St. Paul Newman Center, 1572 E Barstow Ave. in Fresno.

The Forum's scheduled events include:

• 6:30 p.m.: The films "Hotel Fresno" and "Homeless Dog," produced by Teresa Flores and Dixie Salazar;
  
  
• 6:45 p.m.: Discussion about the causes and the experience of homelessness with three members of Fresno's Homeless Community;
  
  
• 7:10 p.m.: A presentation at the Kincaid Center by Mike Rhodes, publisher of the Community Alliance newspaper;
  
  
• 7:25 p.m.: A presentation on the city's and county's 10-year plans to end homelessness here by Greg Barfield; and
  
  
• 7:50-8:45 p.m.: A Q-and-A session on the topic, with questions to be submitted in writing.

For more information, contact Bill Simon (559) 227-6565.