Tuesday, May 26, 2026
12:00 to 12:30 pm
Online via Zoom

A growing number of older women are experiencing homelessness for the first time later in life, often following unexpected changes in health, finances or personal support systems.

Brateil Aghasi, chief executive officer of WISEPlace, is expected to help lead a discussion on the issue by sharing insight into why the trend is increasing in Orange County and why homelessness can be especially difficult to recover from later in life.

According to event information, the discussion will focus on “why this trend is growing in Orange County, why homelessness can be especially difficult to recover from later in life, and what effective local support and successful outcomes can look like for women working to regain stability.”

The conversation will also examine how health challenges, financial instability and the loss of support systems can contribute to housing insecurity among older women.

WISEPlace is a nonprofit organization that provides housing and support services for women experiencing homelessness in Orange County.

The conversation will be moderated by Carrie Buck, Senior Director of Community Strategies for United to End Homelessness at Orange County United Way.