INTERFAITH Community Services to Host Community Forumson Homelessness and Federal Funding

The free community forums on September 10 in Oceanside and September 16 in Escondido will give residents the opportunity to hear updates on federal funding and its potential impact on North County, ask questions, and share ideas to help build community solutions.


ESCONDIDO, CA: Interfaith Community Services, North County’s largest social services agency, will host two free community forums this September:

Oceanside on Wednesday, Sept. 10, and in Escondido on Tuesday, Sept. 16. These events will give residents a chance to hear updates on shelter services, potential local impacts of federal budget cuts on SNAP and Medicaid and more, ask questions and share ideas for lasting community solutions.

“These forums are about creating space for our region to ask questions and share input on the issues from housing needs to recovery, outreach and collaboration,” said Greg Anglea, CEO of Interfaith Community Services. “By listening and responding together, we ensure our work remains grounded in dignity, compassion and community partnership.”

What to Expect:
Oceanside Forum
Wednesday, Sept. 10 | 5:30 – 7 p.m.
Oceanside Civic Center – Library Community Room, 330 N. Coast Highway
· Updates on Interfaith’s new management of the Navigation Center and its role in addressing homelessness.
· The potential impact of federal budgets cuts on local safety-net programs and families.
· Firsthand insights from Interfaith’s “boots-on-the-ground” Homeless Outreach Team.

Escondido Forum
Tuesday, Sept.16 | 5:30 – 7 p.m.
Cocina del Charro – 890 W. Valley Parkway
· How Interfaith is collaborating with the City of Escondido to expand solutions and support.
· The potential impact of federal budgets cuts on local safety-net programs and families.
· Updates on Interfaith’s Escondido-based programs and services, including recovery and withdrawal management.
· Firsthand insights from Interfaith’s “boots-on-the-ground” Homeless Outreach Team.

RSVP to attend in person or virtually: CommunityForumRSVP

ABOUT INTERFAITH COMMUNITY SERVICES:
North County's largest social services agency since 1979. Over 70 programs empowering the hungry, homeless, and low-income community toward self-sufficiency. Interfaith provides support for more than 22,000 community members annually. interfaithservices.org/