Friday, April 25

Faith in Action
Jessi Taran

Up until now homeless people have been viewed as a problem that needs to be solved.

What I propose is that we instead view the homeless in terms of their economic potential. Instead of spending money on trying to fix the homeless problem, we should instead be investing in unhoused individuals in a way that allows them to add value back into the economy.

What I propose is the development of an OFF GRID tiny home community (RV park), for the chronically homeless, built around research and development of novel green energy paradigms. Residency requirements for would be tenants would include enrollment in a job skills training program – especially in the fields of green/alternative energy technology, sustainable agriculture, research protocols, waste management/recycling, etc.

Friday, April 18

Melissa Ferrer
Rosie The Riveter Trust

Rosie the Riveter Trust is the official nonprofit partner of Rosie the Riveter/World War II Home Front National Historical Park located in Richmond, California. We honor the resilience, sacrifice, and work ethic of people from all backgrounds who worked on the home front.

Through historic preservation and educational programming, we inspire future generations to learn from history and apply those lessons today. In addition to sharing stories and history preservation, we also aim to inspire youth. Our flagship program, Rosie’s Service Corps, provides middle and high school students with hands-on projects that develop leadership, teamwork, and technical skills. In efforts to support the modern trades workforce, we offer our Rosie the Riveter Certification Award to construction companies.

This aims to be a beacon for women considering the trades as a career choice and a badge of honor for construction companies to showcase their commitment to an inclusive workforce!