BATH
The second in a series of conversations on the issue of homelessness will take place tonight.
The Neighborhood United Church of Christ is hosting the discussion at its 798 Washington St. location. It will run from 7-8:30 p.m.
Panelists for tonight’s conversation include George Hardy, a retired minister and a founder of The Gathering Place in Brunswick; Katie Joseph, assistant superintendent for RSU 1, and Rob Liscord, program manager at Preble Street Veteran Housing Services. Each will give their perspectives on the issue of homelessness in the community and take questions from attendees.
“This series of community conversations provides an opportunity to come together as friends and neighbors to listen and learn about the issue of homelessness in our area,” said the church in a press release. “Perspectives will be shared by community leaders on how to define homelessness and its effect on our community.
“The conversations will also include both a discussion of the resources that exist and those that are needed to make it a reality that every citizen is safely housed in Bath — that everyone has a place to call home,” the press release continued.
This is the second of three planned discussions, although Pastor Bill Bliss stated at the first conversation that the series could extend if needed. Panelists at that event were Jen Rosa, an individual who recently experienced homelessness; Sagadahoc County Sheriff Joel Merry, and Bath Housing Executive Director Deb Keller.
“We’re just trying to get something started,” said Bliss at the prior discussion. “We don’t have a huge prescription for how it will go, but we thought to get it going we’d invite some people to share their perspective.”
The third part of the conversation will take place on Wednesday, March 21.
nstrout@timesrecord.com
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