Renewing Hope in Reno: Reducing Unhoused Rates With Tech

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Like many cities, Reno has struggled to provide resources to unhoused people. But in recent years, the city decreased homelessness through civic engagement and a new innovative approach. Discover how the combination of app-based efforts, housing solutions, and AI connect people, foster trust, and drive change, and why we must equip outreach workers with new technology to help unhoused individuals access critical services in real-time. Discover how the combination of public policy, technology & goodwill are helping vulnerable residents in the “Biggest Little City in the World.”

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Grant Denton

Karma Box Project

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Hillary Schieve

City of Reno

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Rick Taylor

ServiceNow

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Format: Panel
Type: Session
Level: Beginner