Understanding Homelessness:
A Conversation with Janida Emerson
Tuesday, November 11th • 6:30pm • Kol Ami
Join Janida Emerson, CEO of Fourth Street Clinic, for a thoughtful discussion on homelessness in Utah, with a focus on the unique challenges faced by women. The conversation will highlight the critical connection between healthcare and housing, the services Fourth Street Clinic provides, and the policy changes shaping care in our community.
We’ll begin with a light dinner, followed by our discussion, and then assemble hygiene kits to support those in need. Whether you’re new to the group or a returning member, we’d love to see you there! Please RSVP below.
We need donations! We're in need of toothbrushes, toothpaste, tampons/pads, deodorant, lotion, underwear and disposable underwear, thermal blankets, small bottles of 2 in 1 shampoo/conditioner. Donations may be dropped off at Kol Ami during business hours or ordered from our Amazon Wish List and delivered directly to the synagogue.
This group is open only to women* ages 21+, who are members of Kol Ami or are currently enrolled in our Introduction to Jewish Life Course. While there is no cost for this event, donations are greatly appreciated.
*Kol Ami is an inclusive community
Janida Emerson, CEO of Fourth Street Clinic
Janida received her Master of Science in Public Policy and Management from Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, PA. After graduating she moved to Washington D.C. to work for the US Government Accountability Office on their Health Care team. In 2011 she began working with community health centers in Utah as the Government Affairs Manager with the Association for Utah Community Health. As an advocate for health centers, she worked on issues related to implementation of the Affordable Care Act, workforce loan repayments, and Medicaid. Through her work with AUCH she also began working with the public behavioral health system and developed a passion for working with individuals with addiction and mental illness.
She has served as the Criminal Justice Program Administrator for the State Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health and, prior to coming to Fourth Street Clinic, as the Associate Director of Salt Lake County Behavioral Health. She continues her work in health policy as a member of the Executive Committee for Utah’s Behavioral Health Master Plan. Janida joined Fourth Street Clinic in January 2017.
Upcoming Schedule
December 9th, January 13th, February 10th, March 10th, April 21st, May 12th
Sun, October 26 2025
4 Cheshvan 5786
