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What could homeless system responses be if they were completely re-imagined, centering the human experience over existing performance outcomes or funding restrictions?

The 2021 Reimagine project goal was to define the vision and priorities of optimal homeless system components, centering people on the frontline and those who have experienced housing instability and/or homelessness. An intentionally crafted Implementation Team co-designed the experience of “Reimagine Workshops” and invited participants that represented cross-sector work within homelessness services, from shelters, outreach, supportive services, and eviction prevention, as well as agencies serving specific populations. What could homeless system responses be if they were completely re-imagined, centering the human experience over existing performance outcomes or funding restrictions?

Learnings from the 2021

Workshops

Diversity

Executives dominate decisions, yet frontline perspectives are crucial for homelessness impact.

Transparency

Frontline seeks real-time data and funding transparency for efficiency.
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Frustration

Participants frustrated with broken system, seeking change.

Awareness

Participants seek community awareness to reduce stigma.
Our Team

Meet Our Team

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Rachael Parker

Lived Experience Coordinator
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Aaron Weaver

Executive Director
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Nikki Sakas

Housing Stability Director
At launch, ReImagine will center three foundational

Strategies

Systemwide Training & Auditing

We assess service needs and gaps through interviews, focus groups, and data analysis, then develop tailored system-wide training.

Innovative Project Host

Reimagine provides a supportive home for innovative, mission-aligned initiatives such as MHC, fostering our visionary goals.

Elevate & Uplift Lived Experience

Embracing “Nothing about us without us”, our strategy includes impacted individuals in decisions, supporting unhoused needs effectively.

Resources

Street Outreach Flyer (Download)

To connect with the ReImagine team for training requests or to discuss the elevation and expertise of those with lived experience, please email Info@reimagineomaha.org

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