All Hands on Deck (AHOD) announces Community Engagement Process

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) – All Hands on Deck will begin its community engagement phase with a press conference on Tuesday, November 19, 2024.

All Hands on Deck, the campaign to end chronic homelessness in Topeka and Shawnee County by 2030is led by United Way of Kaw Valley and Compassion Strategies.

November is National Homelessness Awareness Month and National Youth Homelessness Awareness Month and a good time to take All Hands on Deck to the community engagement phase.

The All Hands on Deck campaign to end chronic homelessness by 2030 comprises a multi-sector coalition of teams led by campaign “spheres and assistants” under the guidance of “coaches”.

A strategic development team guides the work of the coalition, vetting interventions and approaches while listening carefully to feedback from the community through sector teams.

The deep involvement of the community and the assumption of possible solutions are essential for the success of the Campaign.

The press conference on Tuesday, November 19 will provide details on how and when community members can interact with All Hands on Deck.