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Details
Status
This is a past event.
Date
July 31, 2025
Time
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Description
Shared Housing, also known as Co-housing, Co-living, Microcommunities, and Shared Living, is an affordable housing option for all. The Metro Nashville Office of Homeless Services is hosting a four-session Shared Housing Lunch and Learn series to stimulate community involvement in utilizing the shared housing approach as a solution to homelessness in Nashville. At the conclusion of this series, participants will be able to:
- Understand the benefits of the shared housing approach,
- Identify clients who would benefit from shared housing,
- Talk to clients about shared housing,
- Connect eligible clients to shared housing options,
- Connect landlords with shared housing,
- Utilize community connections and established partnerships to support clients in shared housing, and
- Work through challenges with confidence and a supportive network.
Audience
This series is for anyone who is interested in shared housing as a solution to homelessness including Organizational Leaders, Managers, Case Managers, Housing Navigators, Peer Mentors, Outreach Workers, and Landlords.
Schedule
The Shared Housing Lunch and Learn series will occur on the following dates from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.:
- Thursday, July 31 – What is Shared Housing? Why is Shared Housing for Nashville?
- Thursday, August 28 – How to Get Started with Shared Housing. When to Introduce Shared Housing.
- Thursday, September 18 – Who are my Partners for Shared Housing? What are the Community Connections for Shared Housing?
- Thursday, October 9 – Planning Shared Housing for Nashville
Additional details
Free Event.
Lunch will be provided.
Agenda
11:00-11:15 a.m. Lunch, introductions, and settling in
11:15 a.m.-12 p.m. Presentation
12:00-12:15 p.m. Activity – Housemate pairing
12:15-12:45 p.m. Discussion
12:45-1:00 p.m. Resources and next steps