FEBRUARY 21, 2025 EVENTS GROUNDCOVER NEWS 7 Explore actionable solutions to one of the most pressing issues of our time — homelessness —at a moment when our local community is reporting the fastest rising rate of homelessness in our history. This event features critically-acclaimed director Don Sawyer’s powerful new documentary, Beyond the Bridge: A Solution to Homelessness (asolutiontohomelessness.com), examines the root causes of homelessness and explores comprehensive solutions. Filmed over 40,000 miles, it captures insights from 12 cities and interviews with dozens of service providers and policymakers, all driven by one key question: “How can we solve homelessness in a comprehensive way?” TUESDAY, MARCH 11TH 6:00–9:00 PM (DOORS OPEN AT 5:00 PM) MICHIGAN THEATER, 603 E LIBERTY ST. A FREE and open to the public and University of Michigan community. Seating is limited! Register for your ticket today at bit.ly/BeyondTheBridgeA2 University of Michigan faculty research on poverty, homelessness, and related issues will be showcased in the lobby from 5-6 pm prior to the event. The screening will be followed by an engaging panel addressing the alarming rise in homelessness locally and nationally, highlighting innovative policy solutions that are being explored in our city and county. S Beth Angell School of Social Work Dean Christopher Taylor City of Ann Arbor Mayor Don Sawyer Film Director Roshanak Mehdipanah U-M School of Public Health Jennifer Hall Ann Arbor Housing Commission Molly Smith Avalon Housing M O D S O E R I T T R S P A N E L
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