15 How Faith Communities are Addressing Homelessness
A Talk by Eric Johnsen MDiv, MBA and Pastor John Klawiter
About this Talk
Eric Johnsen, CEO of R3 - Rehabilitation, Restoration & Respite, explores the multifaceted restoration process for individuals experiencing homelessness and how faith communities can play a significant role in it. For each element of this process (such as case management, support services, and reconnecting to the community), he outlines several strategies that faith communities can use and many examples of organizations that have successfully utilized them. In the latter part of this presentation, Pastor John Klawita of Faith Lutheran Church talks about the tiny house village project his community is currently developing, emphasizing the importance of a mutually collaborative process and getting people interested and educated in these issues.
About The Speakers
R3 - Rehabilitation, Restoration & Respite, R3 - Rehabilitation, Restoration & Respite
An entrepreneur with over 25 years of business and non-profit experience in areas of homelessness, construction, project management, healthcare, executive compensation consulting, insurance, IT, and ministry startups. Over a decade of working with homelessness and designing and implementing creative solutions to help restore the lives of the broken and get people housed, stable, and connected to the community. Very engaged with the faith community, church and community collaborations that help solve local and regional challenges.