Capital City Housing Task Force

10/20/2026

HUD has made repeated attempts to cut funding for proven solutions to homelessness, which would take housing assistance away from 100k or more formerly homeless people. Here are five ways HUD’s funding notices undermine effective homelessness solutions: https://www.cbpp.org/research/housing/five-ways-huds-continuum-of-care-funding-notices-would-undermine-effective

10/09/2026

Have you heard about Jefferson City's proposed homeless shelter ordinance?

The City's Public Works and Planning Committee has advanced a proposed ordinance that would establish new regulations for homeless shelters, severe-weather shelters, soup kitchens, and daytime resource centers.

But what does the ordinance actually say?

Would it affect our existing shelters? What about churches that provide overnight shelter? What new requirements would organizations have to meet? And how could these changes affect people experiencing homelessness?

We're hosting a FREE Community Education Forum to help residents understand the proposal and hear directly from people familiar with shelter operations and homelessness services.

We'll begin with a plain-language presentation about the ordinance, followed by a panel discussion featuring local shelter providers and homelessness expertise. Representatives from the City will also be invited to participate.

📅 Wednesday, October 14
🕕 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
📍 Capital Mall – Community Room
🎟️ Free and open to everyone

Whether you're familiar with the ordinance or hearing about it for the first time, we encourage you to attend, learn, and ask questions.

This is an issue that affects our entire community, and everyone deserves an opportunity to understand what's being proposed.

Free, but please RSVP. Link in comments.

09/28/2026

TOMORROW! Bring your lunch and eat while learning about all the different levels of housing a healthy community needs. Free and open to anyone interested in learning more about housing.

Please RSVP: www.capitalcityhousingtaskforce.org

06/21/2026

Learn.
Discuss.
Understand.
Act.

Join us Tuesday for the 4th Annual Capital City Housing Conference., but hurry! The last day to buy tickets is Monday, June 22nd!

Hope to see you there!
www.capitalcityhousingtaskforce.org

Send a message to learn more

06/18/2026

What will we be talking about at the 2026 Capital City Housing Conference?

A lot.

This year's conference theme is "Turning Conversations Into Action", and along with giving attendees the first look at the new Housing Strategy, we've also assembled community leaders from across Jefferson City to discuss some of our community's most important housing and homelessness challenges.

🏠 "Creating Housing Opportunities in Jefferson City"
Moderated by housing consultant Jeff Lubell, this panel will explore what it takes to create more housing in our community and the role that business, finance, real estate, local government, and downtown development all play in shaping Jefferson City's future.

Panelists include representatives from Central Bank, the Jefferson City Area Chamber of Commerce, Jefferson City Area Board of REALTORS®, City staff, and downtown businesses.

🏠 "What We Learned About Homelessness"
Members of the Jefferson City's Task Force on Homelessness will share key findings, lessons learned, and recommendations from their 18-month study of homelessness in Jefferson City.

Panelists include Task Force Chair Scott Johnston, Claudia Young from the Missouri River Regional Library, Officer Hitt of the Jefferson City Police Department, and others. The discussion will be moderated by the Task Force's Vice-Chair Susan Cook.

🏠 "Community Solutions in Action"
Hear from organizations actively working on housing and homelessness issues right here in Jefferson City. Representatives from CMCA, Transformational Housing, Salvation Army, Housing JC, Habitat for Humanity, local developers, and others will discuss current initiatives, future plans, and opportunities for community involvement.

If you've ever wondered:
• Why housing matters to our community
• What is being done about homelessness
• What local organizations are already doing
• How you can be part of the solution

This conference is for you.

📅 June 23
🎟 Register today: www.capitalcityhousingtaskforce.org
Tickets are $20.

06/16/2026

Some of the most important housing conversations happening in Jefferson City this year will take place next week.

At the 2026 Capital City Housing Conference, attendees will get a first look at Jefferson City's Housing Strategy and hear directly from members of the Mayor's Task Force on Homelessness about what they learned during their 18-month study and what they are doing about it.

You'll also hear from local organizations already working to address housing and homelessness and learn what's happening next in our community.

The conversations have happened.
The research has been completed.
Now it's time to talk about action.

If housing, workforce development, economic growth, homelessness, or the future of Jefferson City matters to you, this is a conversation you won't want to miss.

📅 June 23
📍 Capital West Christian Church Event Center
🎟️ Register today: www.capitalcityhousingtaskforce.org

06/15/2026

Meet our Featured Presenter at the 4th Annual Capital City Housing Conference, Jeff Lubell with Housing Innovations Group, LLC (www.housinginnovationsgroup.com)

Jeff was contracted with the City of Jefferson through the RFP process to create a housing strategy for our community. Over the last seven months, Jeff has met with the Capital City Housing Task Force members, city officials, community stakeholders and held public meetings to get input on the housing situation in Jefferson City. He's had listening sessions, feedback meetings regarding the ideas in the draft and traveled to Jefferson City numerous times.

Jeff is now ready to present the draft of the Housing Strategy at the conference on Tuesday, June 23rd and continue to listen to your feedback. There will also be a public meeting that same evening in Council Chambers. You can also leave feedback online at the link below.

Join us to learn more about how our community can work together to improve housing for everyone.

$20 Conference Tickets: www.capitalcityhousingtaskforce.org

06/11/2026

Did you know that housing affects far more than just where people live?

Housing impacts:
🏠 Workforce recruitment
🏠 Economic development
🏠 Neighborhood stability
🏠 School enrollment
🏠 Local businesses
🏠 Quality of life

Join us on June 23 as we discuss the future of housing in Jefferson City and the actions our community can take moving forward.

Register today: www.capitalcityhousingtaskforce.org

06/03/2026

Join us for the 2026 Capital City Housing Conference: Turning Conversations Into Action!

This year's conference will focus on what's next for housing and homelessness in Jefferson City. Be among the first to hear the findings and recommendations from the newly completed Housing Strategy, learn about the work of the Jefferson City's Task Force on Homelessness, and hear updates from local organizations working toward solutions in our community.

Whether you're a resident, business owner, nonprofit partner, community leader, or simply interested in the future of Jefferson City, this conference is your opportunity to learn, connect, and be part of the conversation.

The challenges are complex, but solutions begin when communities come together. We hope you'll join us as we turn conversations into action.

Date: Tuesday, June 23rd from 9 am to 2 pm
Location: Capital West Christian Church Event Center
Cost: $20, includes lunch and snacks (hardship scholarships available)

To reserve your tickets, visit www.capitalcityhousingtaskforce.org

05/12/2026

Over the past several years, the Capital City Housing Task Force has worked to bring housing issues in Jefferson City into the public conversation through community events, research, workshops, and partnerships.

While things may have seemed quieter publicly over the last year, much of our work moved behind the scenes as we focused on one major goal: Helping create a long-term Housing Strategy for our community.

Over the last few years, that work included:
• Researching local housing trends
• Participating in national housing strategy workshops
• Developing and issuing a formal Request for Proposals (RFP)
• Selecting and working with a housing consultant
• Collaborating with local stakeholders and community leaders

Housing challenges are complex, and meaningful progress takes time. But we are excited to begin sharing what has been happening and what comes next.

We invite you to stay engaged as we move into the next phase of this work together.

📅 Save the Date:
5th Annual Capital City Housing Conference
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: Capital West Christian Church Event Center

More details coming soon!