National Association of Counties

Conference Session

COVID-19 Lessons Learned in Addressing Homelessness and the Role of Emergency Rental Assistance

Jul. 11, 2021 , 3:45 pm – 5:00 pm
National Harbor Room 2-3 | Convention Center, Top Floor
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    COVID-19 Lessons Learned in Addressing Homelessness and the Role of Emergency Rental Assistance

    The COVID-19 pandemic has placed homelessness under the spotlight as a public health crisis. More and more Americans are faced with housing instability and the exacerbated health risks that come with it. Speakers from Community Solutions, Witt O’Brien’s and the United States Interagency Council on Homelessness will discuss strategies for using Emergency Rental Assistance funding effectively and forming community-wide partnerships to achieve sustainable solutions for reducing and preventing homelessness. You will also hear from Montgomery County, Md. on its success in addressing these challenges to improve the health of its community.

    The COVID-19 pandemic has placed homelessness under the spotlight as a public health crisis. More and more Americans are faced with housing instability and the exacerbated health risks that come with it.
    2021-07-11
    Conference Session
    2021-07-01

The COVID-19 pandemic has placed homelessness under the spotlight as a public health crisis. More and more Americans are faced with housing instability and the exacerbated health risks that come with it. Speakers from Community Solutions, Witt O’Brien’s and the United States Interagency Council on Homelessness will discuss strategies for using Emergency Rental Assistance funding effectively and forming community-wide partnerships to achieve sustainable solutions for reducing and preventing homelessness. You will also hear from Montgomery County, Md. on its success in addressing these challenges to improve the health of its community.

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    Jul. 9, 2021 – Jul. 12, 2021
    The 2021 NACo Annual Conference brought together county elected and appointed officials from across the country in Prince George’s County, Maryland. Find resources shared during the conference and explore the schedule.

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