Today was the second “Government Official Day” for the Winter Series, a collaboration between the Greensboro Public Library and Food Not Bombs, which includes a meal and weekly program. Many of those who participate are homeless. Tonight, Guilford County Commissioner Paul Gibson, and Greensboro City Council members Dianne Bellamy-Small (District #1), Goldie Wells (District #2) and Zack Matheny (District #3) joined some of their homeless constituents for a lively discussion, which included: the need for a day center, the lack of jobs for people with criminal records, and issues with service providers that receive government funding.
Bellamy-Small urged the group to attend City Council meetings and share their concerns during the public comment period. Gibson vowed to come back again and bring fellow Commissioners and County staff, to hear more and find solutions. Matheny stayed late and answered questions. It was a good evening. I look forward to seeing what comes next.
Also: “Permission,” Liz Seymour; “Why Greensboro Needs A Homeless Day Center,” Jordan Green at the YES! Weekly blog.
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