Name
Forest Outreach: Working Together to Serve Hidden Populations
Description
Discover how TrueNorth, the West Michigan Housing Network, and Manistee National Forest Rangers collaborate to reach and support individuals experiencing homelessness in forested areas. This session highlights the realities of rural homelessness, innovative cross-sector partnerships, and practical outreach strategies. Participants will learn how to engage nontraditional partners, connect unhoused individuals to housing, food, and hygiene resources, and use tools like AllTrails to safely coordinate services, providing actionable insights for improving rural outreach and strengthening community-based support systems.
Speakers
Date
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Time
10:45 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)