Ronnie Henderson struggled for decades trying to keep his mom safe as she navigated both schizophrenia and homelessness. Eventually, she moved into a Plymouth Housing apartment and got the help she needed. “When my mom moved into permanent supportive housing, I finally felt deep relief,” writes Ronnie in an op-ed for the Seattle Times.
“Next time you are walking down the street and see someone who is living outside — someone who might be acting erratically or strangely, remember: That is a human being going through something difficult. That could be someone’s loved one, someone’s child or sibling — even someone’s mother.”
Join Plymouth Housing’s annual luncheon on Wednesday, September 25 to help end homelessness. Together we can create a brighter future—where everyone has the care and stability to thrive.
This year’s timely and inspiring keynote speaker is Esmy Jimenez, senior reporter for the Boston Globe and co-producer of Lost Patients, a podcast from KUOW, The Seattle Times, and NPR. Lost Patients explores the intersection of mental health and systemic inequities, providing valuable insights into improving behavioral health care for the most vulnerable—the people whom Plymouth also serves.
Don't miss it! Noon-1:30 pm Wednesday, September 25, at the Seattle Westin. Click here to register now.
Click here to read Plymouth Housing's Annual Report.
(Photo: Ronnie Henderson and his mother)