Vision: We envision a Cincinnati that has solved the problem of homelessness, where all people have a safe place to reside.

Mission: We will accomplish this vision by gathering the Wisdom of the Community.  This especially includes those who are not usually considered part of the solution. Using several methods, members will be guided and supported to find new solutions. These solutions will be community derived and supported. 

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Despite national and local efforts to address homelessness, it remains a problem. In fact, on any given night, more than 550,000 people experience homelessness in the United States. New solutions are needed to reduce and end homelessness. We believe the best ideas can be found at the local level. 

To this end, we are planning an event (targeted for May 2020) called The Cincinnati Region Hacking Homelessness.

We will gather 100 community members for this weekend event. We will guide and support them in their efforts to define the problems leading to and caused by homelessness from the community viewpoint.

Afterwards, new ideas will be used to develop creative solutions and partnerships to improve the situation. The attendees will be intentionally chosen to represent all sectors of society to allow the most innovative and informed ideas to be developed. 

After the weekend, our expectation is to support 15 “1% solutions.” These may include for-profit companies, non-profit companies, social ventures, and programs to implement solutions based on the passion, skills and enthusiasm of participants. We will plan future actions and develop measures to monitor our success “moving the needle.”

Are you interested in joining us?