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Myth Busting: The Truth About Homelessness

Lunchtime Forum

Photo by flickr user cliff williams

The symptoms of homelessness confront us daily, but much of the conventional wisdom about San Francisco’s most intractable problem is pure myth. Who really are the city’s homeless residents, how did they become homeless and where are we on potential solutions? Come hear the truth behind some common misconceptions from the researchers and service providers who know the problem best.

+ Molly Turner / urban innovation advisor
+ Margot Kushel / UC San Francisco
+ Heather Knight / San Francisco Chronicle
+ Doniece Sandoval / Lava Mae

Location

SPUR Urban Center
654 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA 94105-4015
Email
[email protected]
Phone
415.781.8726

Admission

Free for SPUR members
$10 for non-members

Pre-registration is not required for this event.

Refund Policy

Sponsorship payments: Will not be refunded, as sponsorship benefits take effect immediately and are on-going through the date of the event.

Auxiliary Services

If, in order to participate in a SPUR event, you need auxiliary aids or services for a disability (e.g., qualified interpreter, qualified reader, written materials, taped texts) please submit your request five business days before the event to [email protected] or 415-781-8726 x132. SPUR will work with you in identifying effective auxiliary aids or services that it can provide. If you need to cancel your request, please notify SPUR at least two business days before the event.