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May ‘Conversation About OUR Community’ to focus on hidden populations & affordable housing

From left: Matt Johnson, Kristin Jones, Julie Kennedy, Douglas Smith. (Sources: Provided)

From left: Matt Johnson, Kristin Jones, Julie Kennedy, Douglas Smith. (Sources: Provided)
From left: Matt Johnson, Kristin Jones, Julie Kennedy, Douglas Smith. (Sources: Provided)

United Way of Lancaster County will host a "Conversation About OUR Community" this month on the topic of "Hidden Populations and Affordable Housing."

The free virtual forum will take place on Zoom from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 25. Local leaders will discuss some of the less talked-about populations in need of affordable, equitable housing; such as the refugee community, senior citizens and more.

Melissa Ressler

Melissa Ressler, executive director of Lancaster Downtowners, will give a presentation on housing for older residents. That will be followed by a panel discussion moderated by Kevin Ressler, president & CEO of United Way of Lancaster County.

Panelists confirmed to date are:

  • Matt Johnson, Strategic Community Partnerships Officer, Church World Service Lancaster
  • Kristin Jones, PRIMETIME Editor, Lancaster Office of Aging
  • Julie Kennedy, Community Initiatives Manager, United Way of Lancaster County
  • Douglas Smith, Chief Planner, Bureau of Planning, City of Lancaster

 

To register, click here. To contact the organizers, email events@uwlanc.org.