Date: Wednesday, Oct. 6
Time: 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm PDT (6:00 pm – 7:30 pm EDT)
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Presenter:
Briana Manfrass, Associate Principal, Pinnacle Architecture
Ryan Cain, Project Designer, Pinnacle Architecture
Stacey Witte, Executive Director, REACH (Relationship Empowerment Action Compassion Heart)
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Description:
Imagine being a veteran suffering from PTSD and addiction and living on the streets in a constant state of flight or fight. You’re invited to live in a new PSH (Permanent Supported Housing) community with a roof over your head, a comfortable bed, and services to get you on your feet. It sounds like a dream come true, but for that veteran it’s a drastic change filled with unknowns. Going from living outdoors to occupying an enclosed space surrounded by strangers can trigger traumas and make it very difficult to transition into a new life. Anyone who wants to create successful PSH projects needs to understand that residents have experienced trauma and it’s important to create an environment that promotes a sense of pride and dignity. Attendees will hear from a professional who works with our community’s most vulnerable daily and learn how designers integrate their needs into PSH projects.