Compassionate Conversations with our Unhoused Neighbors with Brittany Horwich, Deputy Director of Simply the Basics

Recording live on Thursday, November 9th 2023

Unfortunately, so many of our neighbors experiencing homlessness do not return or do not seek out services due to feelings of stigma, discrimination, or unwelcoming experiences.

Leading conversations with compassion and respect is essential when working directly with folks experiencing homelessness or with a trauma informed lens. Join Simply the Basics Deputy Director, Brittany Horwich, as she shares her own experience as a service provider and walk away with valuable insights, tips, and strategies to initiate compassionate conversations that can make a positive impact on the lives of our community.

Topics & Outcomes

• Outreach

• Data Collection

• Language

• De-escallation

About the Speaker: Brittany Horwich, Deputy Director of Simply the Basics, has worked in the field of homelessness for nearly 6 years. With a masters in Crisis and Trauma, Brittany first worked directly with our unhoused neighbors abroad and later in San Francisco to help address needs such as housing, employment, and basic needs. As a service provider in SF, Brittany received Simply the Basics hygiene kits for her clients, which helped build relationships and further her work. She feels privileged to have supported so many of our neighbors and be entrusted to share their stories and experiences to make programs and organizational decisions thoughtful and impactful.