At the March 27, 2014 meeting of the Ballard Community Taskforce on Homelessness and Hunger, a group of about 15 people from Ballard and surrounding communities viewed the very moving film "Time to Listen" followed by an informative and mind expanding discussion facilitated by Gabriella Duncan one of the film participants.

Link to view the film online or download for viewing at another place and time:

http://www.changehomelessness.com/the-film/index.html

Time To Listen is a 15 minute film focusing on the stories of six different homeless individuals and how they navigate life.  Whether it’s the economy, substance abuse, poor decisions, health issues, mental illness, chronic homelessness, or life change.  Whatever causes homelessness…these six individuals are opening up and sharing about how they became homeless, what it feels like to be homeless, and how they would like you to see them.
 
Time To Listen is created to introduce issues of homelessness and start a conversation in your group.  There is an accompanying discussion guide to help facilitate your group discussion.  This film intentionally does not suggest specific solutions.  It’s up to your group to discuss the stories from the film, face your own biases toward homelessness, and determine how you will personally get involved in your community.