Urban Triage is organizing a homelessness awareness event on the Capitol Square in downtown Madison on Tuesday, Dec. 2, to help educate the public about the ongoing housing crisis, particularly among local youth, and the hurdles and traumas faced by unhoused individuals.
“Seen & Unseen” will consist of four stops outside restaurants on the Capitol Square, representing the journey of someone experiencing homelessness on their way to becoming housed, according to a press release from Urban Triage. There will be visual displays and signage to provide insight into the behind-the-scenes work that goes into ensuring people become safely and successfully housed.
“Our hope is that this campaign gives people a glimpse into the immense struggles of overcoming homelessness,” said Brandi Grayson, founder and CEO of Urban Triage, in a press release. “And that it highlights the importance of supporting the programs in our community that help folks navigate an incredibly complicated system. Overcoming a situation like this is so much more than just providing a roof over someone’s head. They’ve endured real trauma along the way and we need to be intentional about addressing all their needs—physical and mental.”
The displays will be up all day, but beginning at noon, there will be a guided walk and talk led by Grayson.
