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Have you planned out your events and activities for our 2019 National Health Care for the Homeless Conference and Policy Symposium yet? There are a variety of ways to engage at #HCH2019, from our Welcome Reception and visits to local homeless services organizations to honoring the dedication of our colleagues at our Awards Luncheon and participating in privately-funded Hill Visits and social justice rally.

Thank you for joining us in Washington, D.C., and exploring what it means to be "Working Together for Justice" in homelessness and health care!

Ways to Engage at #HCH2019

Plan Ahead: Preview Workshops and Sessions

Our conference agenda has everything you need to know about where to go and what to do throughout all four days of #HCH2019. Check out the schedule to see which sessions and events pique your interest.

Visit Local Homeless Services Organizations

Sign up for site visits at the designated table near registration to see the work that four local agencies are doing to provide shelter and services to people experiencing homelessness. Registration opens Thursday, May 23, at 7 a.m.; we encourage you to arrive at sign-ups early, as these visits have limited space.

Celebrate Deserving Individuals at the Awards Luncheon

Every year we honor individuals committed to the cause of ending homelessness through leadership, service, consumer advocacy, and medical respite during our Awards Lunch. Join us on Friday, May 24, at 11:30 a.m. in the Independence Ballroom as we celebrate the hard work and dedication of our award winners.

Meet Face to Face with Policymakers

You're invited to visit the offices of Senators and Representatives while you are in D.C. to help further our work to end homelessness. No experience is needed, and we will provide talking points and prep materials and put you in touch with others from your state so that you may attend together. Learn more—and contact Regina Reed to get started!

Rally for Social Justice in Front of the White House

Join us for a rally for human rights at the close of #HCH2019. Stand in solidarity with your brothers and sisters in the movement for justice and call for housing, health care, and other basic needs to be recognized as human rights by our policymakers. To take part, meet us in the hotel lobby at 5:15 p.m. or at Lafayette Square at 5:30 p.m. Learn more.

Announcing Our HCH2019 Award Winners!

This year we are excited to honor five outstanding leaders in our field at #HCH2019. Learn more about the winners and join us in celebrating their achievements at our Awards Lunch on Friday, May 24, at 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Independence Ballroom.

Philip W. Brickner National Leadership Award:
Barbara Conanan

Ellen Dailey Consumer Advocate Award:
Joseph Benson

Karen Rotondo Award for Outstanding Service:
Deborah Borne

Willie J. Mackey National Medical Respite Award:
Brooks Ann McKinney

John N. Lozier Scholarship for New Members:
Rachel Murphy

Congratulations to these deserving individuals!

Learn About the Awardees