We’re excited to announce that our annual Summit on Homelessness and Housing is just around the corner!

This event brings together community leaders, advocates, and service providers to collaborate on innovative solutions to end homelessness across our state. Stay tuned for updates on the event schedule, speaker lineup, and, most importantly, ticket sales.

You won’t want to miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and make a difference. Keep an eye on our website for more details coming soon!

Call for Proposals

Proposal Requirements:  

• Interactive Component: Describe how your session will engage participants. This could include panel discussions, interactive workshops, live demonstrations, group activities, or Q&A sessions.  

• Practical Focus: Ensure that your proposal highlights specific strategies, tools, or practices that attendees can implement in their work, rather than just theoretical or generic information.  

• Abstract (250-500 words): Provide a concise summary of your session, including the topic, objectives, and key points.  

• Presenter Information: Include a brief biography for each presenter, highlighting their experience and expertise related to the session topic.  

• Session Format: Indicate your preferred session format (e.g., workshop, panel, presentation) and the desired length (e.g., 60 minutes, 90 minutes).  

• Learning Objectives: Outline at least 3 specific learning outcomes for attendees.  

• Technology and Materials: Specify any technical requirements or materials needed for your session. 

• Target Audience: All submissions must be directed to the target audience of frontline providers, people with lived expertise, program leaders, system leaders, policy advocates, policy administrators, and legislators. 

Selection Policy

The Summit Planning Committee reserves the right to request a modification of the proposed content, which may include asking presenters to alter their presentation or combine similar presentations submitted from other communities.

We are seeking proposals that focus on, but are not limited to, the following topics. If you have an idea for a session and it doesn’t fall under the suggested tracks, submit it anyway! 

Explore our session tracks below, along with some ideas to inspire and guide your planning.

Track 2: Collaborative Networks & Partnerships 

• Effective Collaboration with Local, State, and Federal Partners 

• Engaging Local Governments in Homelessness Solutions 

• Policy Initiatives Addressing Homelessness 

• Civic Engagement to Counter the Criminalization of Homelessness 

• Integrating Lived Experiences in Policy and Practice 

• Addressing Racial, Social, and Economic Inequities in Housing 

• Utilizing Data and Technology in Partnerships 

• Collaborative Grant Writing and Fundraising 

• Building Cross-Sector Collaborations 

Track 4: CoC Fundamentals and Capacity Building 

• CoC Compliance 

• PSH Development 

• Navigating the NOFO 

• Optimizing CES 

• HMIS Data Driven Strategies 

• TH, RRH, PSH Best Practices 

• Built for Zero  

Deadline for Submission: December 22, 2024

The 2025 Youth Summit is an opportunity for young leaders, educators, advocates, and community members to come together and inspire change. We invite you to share your expertise, creativity, and solutions by submitting a proposal to present at this dynamic event.

We’re seeking  sessions that address key topics impacting youth today, including:

Track 2: Maintaining Health, Wellness, & Safety  

• Self-Care and Building Self-Esteem 

• Navigating and Building Positive Relationship Boundaries  

• Social Justice and Activism  

• Substance Use Prevention   

• Health Care Solutions 

• Housing Navigation  

• Travel and Exploration Safety 

• Trauma-Informed Safety Planning 

For more information, please contact:

Kayla Knier

Kknier@kshomeless.com