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LMM cordially invites you to attend a screening of Gloria Craig’s A Walk in My Shoes documentary, a film sponsored by the We Raise Foundation dedicated to building a broader discussion around homelessness. 

Hosted at the Cleveland Public Library on May 29 at 5:30 PM, this will be one of the final free public viewings of A Walk in My Shoes until film festival season this fall. This screening is not one to miss, as the event will feature a panel discussion with the filmmaker centered around homelessness in Cleveland, as well as a live viewing of the Portraits of Strength: Stories of Redemption photo gallery. 

LMM was recently awarded a $500,000 contract from Cleveland City Council to explore 3D-printed housing! LMM will put together a feasibility study, which will take six months, and then partner with a builder to construct two pilot houses. More details to come!

In the meantime, check out the short video above for an overview of 3D-printed housing efforts in Austin, Texas that provide dignified, stable housing for individuals experiencing homelessness. While this initiative in Austin may differ from efforts to come in Cleveland, this video provides a look into the building process and the potential of 3D-printed housing for those looking to learn more.

Photo credits: National Alliance to End Homelessness

IMPORTANT TO WATCH: The outcome of the U.S. Supreme Court case, City of Grants Pass vs. Johnson, could dramatically impact the relationship between local public policy and homelessness. Read more about the case below:

LMM leadership recently presented to the Cuyahoga County Health, Human Services, and Aging Committee on May 1 to discuss the Men’s Shelter on Lakeside Ave. County Council unanimously approved the $4.3mil contract for the men's shelter, which now includes the recently expanded 2020 Lakeside location. County Council members received an update on the impact of the shelter expansion, as well as future renovation plans.

Click the 'Watch' button below to view LMM's item on the committee agenda, which begins at the 1:39:15 mark.

LMM would like to thank everyone who joined us for last week's screening of Gloria Craig’s A Walk in My Shoes documentary at Fairmount Presbyterian Church! We hope that this event inspired you to join us in building a broader discussion around homelessness.

The engaged group of viewers had the opportunity to watch the film, followed by a panel discussion moderated by LMM Director of Advocacy Will Tarter. On the panel was filmmaker Gloria Craig, Mayor Kahlil Seren of Cleveland Heights, Michael Sering, LMM VP of Housing & Shelter and Benjamin Sperry, Elder and Serve Council Clerk at Fairmount Presbyterian.