2025 CONFERENCE THEME:

(face to face)

Our guiding theme for 2025 is He Alo A He Alo (Face to Face), which emphasizes the importance of direct, personal engagement in truly understanding others. When we meet people face to face with the knowledge that comes from being physically present, experiencing emotions together, and sharing struggles firsthand; we can move past superficial or distant perceptions that are formed through secondhand information, assumptions, or detached observations.

He Alo A He Alo reinforces the idea that true understanding, empathy, and solidarity can be achieved through direct interaction and challenges us to move past our own perspectives, to step down from positions of detachment, and to engage with communities in a meaningful, immersive way. When we come together as a community and tackle the complex issues of homelessness and the affordable housing crisis, we practice setting the foundation for genuine connection and collective growth through action, participation, and shared experiences.

By bringing together a diverse array of stakeholders, including government representatives, nonprofit organizations, community leaders, and individuals impacted by housing insecurity, we aim to facilitate dialogue and foster partnerships. The conference will serve as a platform for exchanging ideas, best practices, and actionable recommendations that can inform policy development and implementation at local, regional, and statewide levels.

With unity as our foundation, we can forge innovative strategies, advocate for change, and create a society where every individual has access to safe, stable, and affordable housing.