CFTH Presents - Understanding the Intersection Between Domestic Violence and Homelessness
Fryda Ochoa • December 20, 2023
Thank you to our speakers and everyone who attended!
On Wednesday, November 29th, we hosted our second CFTH Presents event discussing the intersection between domestic violence and homelessness.
Our presentation featured speakers with extensive experience in the world of domestic violence, homelessness and advocacy.
Watch the full presentation to learn more about the intersection between these two issues and what you can do to help.
Our featured speakers:
- Jamie Wright - Award-winning Resilience and Encouragement Speaker and CoC Steering Committee Member
- Barbie Brashear - Executive Director, Harris County Domestic Violence Coordinating Council, and CoC Steering Committee Chair
- James Gonzalez - Director of Program Operations, Coalition for the Homeless
To learn more about these events visit the CFTH Presents website.
As lead agency to The Way Home Continuum of Care (CoC), CFTH is working with local governmental entities to advocate on behalf of people experiencing homelessness to ensure their needs are being considered as winter weather affects our region. We will make frequent updates as we receive information. Please check back often for the latest information. Last updated 01/25/2026 at 12:00 a.m.
While our system has helped thousands of people move from homelessness to housing, this year’s results highlight the need to broaden our approach.
This event kicked off a new season of CFTH Presents, bringing the community together for a discussion on the intersection of homelessness, recovery, and housing .
