Homelessness in Columbiana County and possible solutions will be the topic of discussion at a meeting from 10 a.m. to noon Oct. 28 at the Upper Room Fellowship, 500 Sponseller Road, Columbiana.

Sponsored by the Columbiana County Faith-Based Collaborative and the Columbiana Christian Ministerial Association, the gathering is intended to give participants a clearer understanding of myths and truths about homelessness and provide feasible services, resources and strategies to address it. Government and community leaders, church members from across the county, and other residents are invited to attend and participate in the discussions. The gathering is planned in advance of National Homelessness Outreach Awareness Month, which is in November.

Those who plan to attend, RSVP by Oct. 21 to Anna Deger at 330-760-6072 or email abdjgd2000@gmail.com. The Faith-Based Collaborative is an arm of the Columbiana County Mental Health and Recovery Services Board.