LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — The Lake County Continuum of Care will host a public town hall meeting on the ongoing unhoused crisis in Lake County next week.

The town hall will take place from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 24, at the Soper Reese Theater, 275 S. Main St. in Lakeport.

It also can be viewed here.

The event will offer residents an opportunity to hear updates, ask questions and engage in meaningful solutions-based dialogue.

“The unhoused crisis touches every part of our small community. It will take all of us working together to respond with compassion, creativity, and resolve,” said District 2 Supervisor Bruno Sabatier. “This community conversation provides us all a chance to share updates, listen to concerns, and foster community-driven action for the good of us all.”

Topics for this conversation will include:

• Funding and ongoing organizational efforts.
• Updates on shelter and housing initiatives.
• Services provided for the unhoused.
• Current challenges facing unhoused residents.
• Lived experience.
• Up-to-date data.
• Opportunities for public engagement, volunteerism, and advocacy.

All community members are invited to attend this free public event. 

Snacks and refreshments will be served from 5:30 to 6 p.m. followed by feature presentations from local leaders, service providers and members of the Continuum of Care committees. 

Presentations will include intentional space and time for open discussion and Q&A. 

For more information, contact Melissa Kopf via e-mail at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..