Summit 2021: The Movement Evolves

Over the last two years while dealing with unparalleled challenges, new resources and opportunities have come to light to help our community tackle the multifaceted issue of homelessness exacerbated by the pandemic. Summit 2021 brought together young people, service providers, government agencies and businesses to discuss varied ways to respond to these changing times, while inspiring creative approaches that would have been difficult to imagine pre-pandemic.

Now, our community has a tremendous opportunity to harness these learnings and tools to evolve the fight to end youth homelessness. Scroll below to rewatch and dive into the learnings of Summit 2021 and help strengthen the Movement’s urgent work to end youth homelessness in our community.

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Rewatch Summit 2021

Morning Session

Welcome and Opening Remarks by Las Vegas Sands Corp Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Randy Hyzak

What We’ve Done Together: An update on the Movement to End Youth Homelessness in Southern Nevada by NPHY Chief Executive Officer, Arash Ghafoori

The Abolition of Normal: An inspiring mainstage component created and performed by young leaders with lived experience of homelessness

Unprecedented Opportunities: Re-Envisioning Resources and Best Practices : An engaging panel of government, service provider, education, philanthropy, and youth leaders sharing new resources and promising approaches on how to best support young people experiencing homelessness

Afternoon Session

Community Input Session: An interactive opportunity for attendees to share ideas and lend perspectives on how the state can help meet the needs of young people experiencing homelessness, featuring Yvanna Cancela, Chief of Staff for Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak