106 | Housing First as a Tool for Housing Justice
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Workshop
| Tuesday, April 9, 2024 |
| 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
| Room 210-211 |
Session Overview
The term “housing justice” has gained prominence in recent years, but there is no shared understanding of what housing justice means and how it relates to Housing First. This session provides a framework for understanding housing justice and exploring how Housing First fits within broader efforts to advance housing justice.
Description
The term “housing justice” has gained prominence in recent years, but there is no shared understanding of what housing justice means and how it relates to Housing First. This session provides a framework for understanding housing justice and exploring how Housing First fits within broader efforts to advance housing justice.
Anna Bailey
Senior Policy Analyst
Center on Budget and Policy Priorities
Presenter
Anna works to influence federal and state policy to improve access to affordable housing and health care for people experiencing homelessness. Anna started her career working in direct service and holds a master's degree in social work a J.D.
Peggy Bailey
Vice President For Housing And Income Security
Center on Budget and Policy Priorities
Presenter
Peggy Bailey, Vice President of Vice President For Housing And Income Security for the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities and oversees the Center’s work to promote equitable access to affordable housing, improve state’s TANF and child support programs. She served in the Biden/Harris Administration as the Senior Advisor on Rental Assistance to HUD Secretary Marcia L. Fudge. Peggy holds a B.A. in Government and a Master of Public Affairs.
