The City of Huntsville’s Office of Multicultural Affairs, in partnership with the ELM Foundation, will host a forum on poverty next month aimed at strengthening the city’s social safety net.

The “Community Conversation on Poverty: Collaborating to Strengthen the Safety Net” is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 25, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Jaycee Building, 2200 Jaycee Way SW, in John Hunt Park.

The event will bring together nonprofit and faith-based leaders for a solutions-focused discussion on serving residents who are experiencing poverty or at risk of homelessness. Participants will review local needs, assess existing collaborative efforts, and learn about CharityTracker, a tool designed to coordinate services and reduce duplication. Attendees will also take part in small-group problem-solving sessions addressing housing stability, food and basic needs, and data-sharing.

“Many families in our community are working hard yet still struggling to make ends meet,” said Randy Barbour, director of the Office of Multicultural Affairs. “By working together, we can build stronger networks of care that help neighbors stabilize and recover faster.”

The conversation is open to pastors, nonprofit teams, social workers, funders, government partners, and community volunteers.

To register to attend the event, click here. For more information, visit HuntsvilleAL.gov/Multicultural-Affairs.